Sr. Process Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Goleta, CA

Job Description

You will be the Sr. Process Quality Engineer - Manufacturing for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) - Santa Barbara Focal plane Team. Our team is responsible for driving the highest standards of product quality across all manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Sr. Process Quality Engineer - Manufacturing you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems that ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of our missile and fire-control hardware.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop & Execute Quality Plans - Create comprehensive quality control plans, inspection criteria, and test methods for new and existing products.
• Process Audits & Inspections - Perform internal audits, line walkthroughs, and real-time inspections to verify conformance to specifications and standards.
• Data Analysis & Trending - Collect, analyze, and visualize quality data to uncover trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with design engineers, manufacturing supervisors, test teams, and program managers to resolve non-conformances.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership - Lead root-cause investigations, develop corrective actions, and track effectiveness through metrics such as PFMEA and SPC.

Why Join Us

You will contribute to cutting-edge missile and fire-control systems that protect national security while working in a collaborative, high-performance environment with talented engineers and technicians. We provide advanced tools, training, and continuous-improvement programs to accelerate your career growth.

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 located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (advanced degree a plus) with 5+ years of experience in process or manufacturing or quality engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, etc.) and quality methodologies (Six-Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC). or equivalent combined education and experience.

- Strong problem-solving ability and experience leading root-cause investigations.

-Familiarity with aerospace standards and documentation requirements.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

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