Quality Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin•Ocala, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements. As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for providing quality engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM
Demonstrated experience with nonconformance management, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies
Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and contractual requirements
Experience supporting inspection planning, acceptance criteria, and defect disposition processes
Proficiency in analyzing quality data and metrics to support risk-based decisions and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing schedules
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including high-reliability or mission-critical hardware
Experience applying AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits
Familiarity with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
Familiarity with MRB, FRB, SPC, and risk mitigation tools
Familiarity with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and influence outcomes without direct authority
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or inspectors

Responsibilities

Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
Updating planning and work instructions
Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and nonconformances
Leading program parts review and corrective action meetings
Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures
Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
Engages in product failure investigations, and material review board decisions
Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction