Quality Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin•Kennedy Space Center, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Engineer supporting the Orion Human Space Flight program at Kennedy Space Center, Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building and the Spacecraft, Test, Assembly and Resource (STAR) Center. It's a fast-paced Manufacturing, Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) environment. Monitors program performance and drives creation/ presentation of performance metrics to management through corrective action board. Controls program nonconformances by conducting analyses to monitor effectiveness of corrective actions. You will work with and lead an experienced Quality Engineering team to develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished material products. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
In-depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO-9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience in aerospace/space programs
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making abilities
Experience with Excel, metrics, key performance indicators, Tableau, and/or other metrics and data visualization tools
Experience developing performance metrics and identifying appropriate root cause and corrective actions
Experience in developing & presenting end item build data to customer preferably in support of DD250 contractual requirements
Strong understanding of engineering drawings requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical/electrical inspection methods
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Quality Program Management, Engineering, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives
Must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college in technical discipline ((e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.))
Experienced with Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB)
Current QMRB certification is a plus
Ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
Experience with human spaceflight and NASA/DCMA customers
Experience with spacecraft processing
Experience with SAP operating system, VECAMS, EPDM, P2P & Automation Framework
Experience with working in an Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) and Production environment
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action analysis
CAM and/or Greenbelt/Blackbelt certified
Experience with Acceptance Process (Receiving inspection)
Experience in Design/Test Readiness/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
ASQE certified
Understanding of export control and ITAR requirements for working with international suppliers

Responsibilities

Monitors program performance and drives creation/ presentation of performance metrics to management through corrective action board
Controls program nonconformances by conducting analyses to monitor effectiveness of corrective actions
Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished material products
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment
Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment
Conducts quality assurance tests
Performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications
Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements