Quality Engineer Stf
About The Position
You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Quality Engineering Team, responsible for leading Tiger Team efforts for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring aerospace quality standards across Lockheed Martin sites and suppliers. In this role, you will oversee quality processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support hybrid on-site/remote operations. This position offers the chance to influence high-impact missile programs while working with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team. Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. The company uses purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve complex challenges, fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. Employees are prioritized with diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM related field with some professional experience or equivalent combined education and experience.
- Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies: MIL‑STD‑1913, Six Sigma, Lean, Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
- Proficiency with measurement equipment (CMM, calipers, laser trackers, gauges) and data‑analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Excel).
- Proficiency with root‑cause analysis techniques (5 Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
- Lean Practitioner.
- Experience with facilitation of Root Cause and Corrective Action in a cross functional team.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting.
- Strong written/oral communication; capable of presenting to diverse teams from other Business Areas and Senior Leadership.
- Experience in disposition of non-conforming products.
- Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
- Apriso application experience.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products.
- Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high‑rate production.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interface with fast paced teaming environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead Tiger Team investigations to resolve production issues.
- Develop and execute continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace standards.
- Conduct supplier audits and support travel to production sites as needed.
- Maintain documentation and reporting for quality metrics.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Flexible scheduling options
- Alternate work schedules
- PTO (at least 10 hours per month for non-represented full-time employees in Washington state)
- Vacation (6.67 hours per month for represented full-time employees in Washington state)
- Sick leave (up to 52 hours annually for represented full-time employees in Washington state)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
