Program Quality Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and driven Program Quality Engineer for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX. You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the ATACMS team. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for interfacing with Production, Shop Floor Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering, investigating non conformance issues, organizing and tracking hardware quality audits and FAIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape supplier quality strategy for a leading defense portfolio, work with cutting‑edge technology, and make a tangible difference to mission‑critical programs. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain Secret clearance. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
STEM degree in Bachelors or higher, or equivalent experience
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and in Quality Management processes / capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree in Bachelors or higher preferred
Previous quality experience in reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board)
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Effective communication skills - written, oral, listening, and presentation
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
SAP / ERP, SharePoint and Tableau or other business intelligence software experience
Strong familiarity with Production Operations
Experience with Program Office / Customer Interaction, preferably DOD
An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and all other stakeholders

Responsibilities

Interfacing with Production, Shop Floor Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering and customers.
Lead investigations of non conformance issues and Provide technical data and analysis to support engineering investigations and root cause/corrective preventive actions.
Drive closure of non conformance reports, and contribute to Corrective Action Board meetings.
Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.
Organizing and tracking Hardware Quality Audits (HQAs) and First Article Inspections (FAIs)
Participating in product, process, and surveillance audits/assessments to identify improvement opportunities
Leading corrective/preventive actions based on findings and look ahead activities
The position requires previous quality engineering experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the development of manufactured and procured products.
Individual should be a self-starter, with an attention to detail, who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Duties may include: Performance at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards.
Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities Participate (as required) in supplier's failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board(MRB) activities.