Quality Engineer Staff - Arlington, TX

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

3d•$99,700 - $175,835•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the THAAD Quality Team. Our team is responsible for enhancing the efficiency of the THAAD program’s quality processes. As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for modernizing requirements management, streamlining workflows, and improving overall program agility. This role offers the chance to shape quality practices for a premier missile defense system, work directly with cross functional experts, and make a tangible impact on program success. We are committed to supporting your work life balance and overall well being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
STEM degree at bachelor’s or higher
Strong knowledge of Quality principles in Aerospace industry (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solutioning capacity and velocity improvement projects in a diverse supply chain.
Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high‑rate production.
Experience applying Lean, Agile, or Six‑Sigma principles to improve requirements and development workflows.
Familiarity with commercial‑industry best practices for rapid iteration and continuous improvement, and the ability to assess where they are appropriate for a defense program.
Demonstrated success in defining and tracking quantitative metrics for process improvement.
Ability to develop and deliver effective training and communication materials for diverse technical audiences.
Familiarity with Lean/Six‑Sigma methodologies for process improvement.

Responsibilities

Process Optimization – Analyze the current requirements lifecycle and recommend improvements that reduce cycle time, increase clarity, and maintain full traceability.
Adoption of Best Practices – Introduce acceleration techniques where they can enhance efficiency without compromising compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Facilitate cross functional teams to build consensus on updated processes and ensure seamless adoption.
Quality Integration – Embed appropriate quality gates and risk based verification steps into the streamlined workflow to guarantee that accelerated delivery does not affect safety or performance.
Metrics & Reporting – Define and monitor key performance indicators and use results to drive continuous improvement.