Quality Engineer​/Proposals

Position: Quality Engineer/ Proposals
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* Description:

** Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer  QE  for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to support proposal efforts, continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiatives

** What You Will Be Doing*
* Responsible for several aspects of Quality including:

- Understanding quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software,

systems, suppliers / sub contractors, and customers

- Ability to learn proposals, Basis of Estimate  BOE  and contract review

- Collaborate and partner with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production and Customers

- Support program proposals, strategic initiatives, and a variety of projects aimed at improving processes

- Assist in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments

- Participate in independent reviews including Readiness Acceptance Check  RAC , customer proposal / BOE reviews, customer negotiations, Defense Contract Audit Agency  DCAA  audits

** Why Join Us*
* We are looking for a collaborative, results‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about elevating supplier quality  

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on mission‑critical systems while working with a diverse team of experts

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   (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/OneLM

Job Description Benefits

** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* This position is in Dallas   Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location   a href= co/MFC

Job Description Dallas

MUST BE A U S  CITIZEN   This position is located at a facility that requires special access  Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Technical Engineering  STEM - Engineering / Science  degree at the Bachelor level or above  required

- Ability to obtain a secret clearance   DOD Secret

- Basic understanding of the Quality Management System  QMS  and Quality Engineering roles and responsibilities across all life cycles

- Previous experience with collaboration with cross functional teams

- Experience in Microsoft Office applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

- Ability to interpret Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications, Contracts and other engineering requirements

- Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues

- Knowledge of dispositioning non conforming products/ hardware

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Ability to support all proposal activities

- Knowledge of creating accurate, complete, correct, current and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate  BOE

- Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products

- Experience as a Control Account Manager and knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems

- Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

- Demonstrated understanding of audits

- Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

- Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems

- Experience working with Government customers

- Experience writing Proposal and Basis of Estimate  BOEs

- Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

- An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing  GD&T

- Effective organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a dynamic environment and the ability to multi task

- Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, and collaboration

- Ability to develop solutions to problems of basic and moderate scope and complexity

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where…