Quality Engineer Associate - Early Career

This position is for the PAC-3 Japan Program working in the Quality Engineering department.

• Inspect hardware prior to customer delivery.
• Investigate root cause and implement corrective action.
• Handle warranty claims.
• Communicate with the Japanese customer.
• Work with other Japan team members and functions.
• Travel up to 25% for domestic and international assignments.

• Apply quality principles in design, incoming material, production control, production evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and research & development for make‑and‑or‑buy products.
• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings, and procedures.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers on quality issues to ensure standards are met.
• Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop strategies and systems to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity.
• Evaluate quality systems for deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conduct product quality tests and perform statistical analysis on products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Engage in supplier selection and maintain certification programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related accredited technical discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position requires a government security clearance (Secret) and is located at a facility requiring special access.

• Experience with Japanese culture.
• Ability to speak and understand the Japanese language.
• Experience working with multi‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of SAP, APRISO, and AOD.
• Source inspection experience.
• Proficiency with Windows Operating Systems.

This position requires a government security clearance. Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for consideration.

Secret

Schedule for this Position: 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.