Quality Engineer Senior - Troy, AL

Lockheed Martin•Troy, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the ADWS Business Area at Pike County Operations. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured products and delivering them on schedule. As the Quality Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, analyzing complex quality data, and driving continuous improvement across cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a mission‑critical environment. You will shape quality strategy, mentor engineers, and make decisive product‑acceptability decisions that keep our customers safe and satisfied. 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 . This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Requirements

STEM degree at the Bachelor's level or above, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting.
Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging.
Experience working non-conformance issues through to root cause and corrective / preventive action.
Knowledge of AS9100 Quality systems.
Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work with and around explosives.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.
Experienced in using various inspection measurement tools.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate verification activity (BVP, PVP, or equivalent) with Orlando and government quality teams.
Ability to work (non-standard) hours as needed.
Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree at the Bachelor's level or above, Electrical Engineering preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt).
Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
Defense contractor or military contractor experience.
Strong background in a DOD Quality Engineering area.
Customer Relationship Management skills.
Experience working with Government customers.
SAP Application experience and or dispositioning QNotes.
Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and the evaluation of Manufacturing Readiness Levels.
Demonstrated Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Skill.
In-depth knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.
Demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to perform support functions and make appropriate quality decisions.
Experienced in reading and interpreting drawings and standards in order to develop inspection methods via work instructions.
Experience in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability to include subassembly and assembly test, inventory control and / or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

Responsibilities

Provide Quality Engineer support for the ADWS business area, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures
Analyze quality data (failures, yields, rework, scrap, non‑conformance) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO‑9001/AS9100
Participate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to disposition non‑conforming hardware and determine root causes
Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality‑related issues while applying lean initiatives to reduce waste