Quality Engineer- Troy, AL

Lockheed Martin•Troy, AL

2d•$67,000 - $117,990•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for embedding rigorous quality standards into the manufacturing process, developing work instructions, and ensuring that every product meets Lockheed Martin’s high‑performance expectations. As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for providing hands‑on quality engineering support to the JASSM/LRASM program, developing and maintaining inspection methods, and driving continuous improvement across the Troy facility. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about delivering mission‑critical aerospace solutions. This role offers direct impact on a high‑visibility weapons program, exposure to cutting-edge quality technologies, and opportunities to shape best-in-class processes. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or higher
Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start
Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Nice To Haves

Quality Engineering support in a manufacturing environment
Two or more years of related experience
One+ years of quality experience
Previous JASSM/LRASM experience
Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt or higher certification.
SAP experience a plus
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Quality discipline internship or DoD Industry internship
Ability to work with a team in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Developing, modifying, and maintaining work instructions, evaluation, and control systems for processing materials into finished products.
Designing and analyzing inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; performing statistical analysis on non‑conforming parts.
Conducting audits, hardware quality audits (HQAs), and foreign object elimination (FOE) walk‑downs to identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Collaborating with Production, Program Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure compliance and reliability.
Investigating non‑conformance issues through root-cause analysis and driving preventive measures.