Quality Engineer - Arlington, TX

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Quality Engineer for the PAC‑3 Missile and Launcher Evolutionary Development and Transition to Production team. Our team is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge missile and launcher solutions that meet rigorous quality and performance standards. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives across the program, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, subcontracting, program management, suppliers, and the customer to ensure quality objectives are met throughout development, testing, and transition to production. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Implementing and tracking quality requirements, reducing design and process risk, and driving closure of non‑conformance reports. Root cause investigations and coordinating corrective actions to prevent test failures, ensure manufacturability, meet development process requirements and schedule deadlines, and enable a seamless transition to production. Support engineering with development of Standard Operating Procedures for development builds and testing, and reviewing process records to confirm compliance to requirements. Providing technical liaison support for quality engineering matters, including flight‑test participation and Earned Value Control Account Management. Collaborate with cross-functional peers to ensure all quality requirements are proactively worked and completed in a timely fashion with precision. Preparing program presentations for senior leaders and customers, and contributing to strategic quality initiatives. Why Join Us We are seeking a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on national‑defense programs, and the opportunity to shape quality strategy for a premier missile system. 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

Requirements

STEM degree at Bachelors level or above.
Demonstrated understanding of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience in product development, design for manufacturing, and transition to production.
Experience with manufacturing of electrical/electronic hardware and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Demonstrated understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-600, etc.) and experience inspecting and troubleshooting electrical/electronic hardware and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Quality experience with the use of inspection/measuring/testing equipment/gages and calibration.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and industry standards.
Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming product.
Quality experience working with Engineering in prototype labs.
Experience in developing and reviewing quality requirements, procedures, and work instructions.
Demonstrated understanding of procedure/process assessment and product audit techniques.
Experience with root cause investigation, corrective action, and preventive action using tools like 8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree, FMEA, Standard Work, Control Plans, etc… and ability to collaboratively solve problems for improving designs and manufacturing processes.
Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Effective inclusive interpersonal skills, including team building, risk identification, collaboration, problem solving, and presentations in hybrid working environments (remote and in office).
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Finance, suppliers, customers, and all other stakeholders.
Proficient with Microsoft apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
SAP and APRISO experience.
Experience working with US Government Department of War customers.
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Lean Six Sigma, MRBQ.
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
Experience performing Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA).
Windchill / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system experience.
Tableau or other data analytics software experience.
Strong familiarity with Production Operations.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
Earned Value Management System Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.
Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property.

Responsibilities

Implementing and tracking quality requirements
Reducing design and process risk
Driving closure of non‑conformance reports
Root cause investigations and coordinating corrective actions to prevent test failures
Ensure manufacturability
Meet development process requirements and schedule deadlines
Enable a seamless transition to production
Support engineering with development of Standard Operating Procedures for development builds and testing, and reviewing process records to confirm compliance to requirements
Providing technical liaison support for quality engineering matters, including flight‑test participation and Earned Value Control Account Management
Collaborate with cross-functional peers to ensure all quality requirements are proactively worked and completed in a timely fashion with precision
Preparing program presentations for senior leaders and customers, and contributing to strategic quality initiatives