Quality Engineer - MFC Programs Lead - Archbald, PA

Description

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff - MFC Program Lead for the Program Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for applying quality principles across design, production, and supplier processes to ensure product and process excellence.

As the Quality Engineer Staff - MFC Program Lead you will be responsible for driving program‑level quality execution and serving as the primary quality interface for the MFC program at the Archbald site.

• Lead the Quality Engineering effort for the assigned program.
• Apply quality principles to design, production, and supplier processes.
• Coordinate cross‑functional interfaces to ensure product and process excellence.
• Develop and execute program‑specific quality plans and metrics.
• Identify and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about delivering high‑quality solutions that meet demanding program requirements. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a critical MFC program and make a tangible impact on mission success. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Archbald, Pennsylvania.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 7 years of professional experience, 5 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Ability to act independently and establish engineering basis for decision making.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.
• Understanding of Configuration Management and control processes.
• Practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Willingness/ability to travel to support program issues/needs as they arise.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception exam.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

• Knowledge of MFC Archbald Programs (PGNES or other MFC Programs).
• Experience in a lead position.
• History of positive customer coordination and interaction.
• Experience with Basis of Estimate generation.
• Experience with NRE planning and execution.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.
• Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for inspection.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and/or NQA‑1/10 CFR 50 Appendix 50.
• IPC 610/620, J‑STD‑001 certification and/or GD&T familiarity/training.
• Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Project Management, Leadership and Delegation abilities with strong problem‑solving skills, corrective action and causal analysis techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.
• Audit, Process Line Verification and/or Hardware proficiency.
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Quality Assessment experience.
• Ability to focus on continual improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Customer, Program team and other functional departments.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret.

Work Location and Schedules:
Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin supports flexible schedules; this position follows a 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.