Quality Engineer Sr - Grand Prairie, TX

Description

Senior Quality Engineer supporting an Advanced Programs development program at Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX. Responsible for ensuring quality of products and services provided by suppliers across the United States, leading quality efforts.

• Conduct scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product validations at supplier locations.
• Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support supplier requests and interface with customer needs and program management activities.
• Participate in supplier failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities as required.
• Perform ongoing surveillance of supplier conformance to Lockheed Martin requirements and provide written weekly reports.
• Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters.
• Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified.

• STEM degree at bachelor’s level or higher, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with non-conformance documentation/MRB authority.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and identify solutions to complex problems using causal analysis tools; ability to identify and document quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Strong understanding of engineering requirements, mechanical and electrical inspections; ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts enabling development and review of QE processes and related performance metrics.
• Basic understanding of special processes.
• Experience managing and interfacing with suppliers on a daily basis to support the program.
• Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.
• Presentation skills.
• Experience with quality, supplier quality, and/or critical design review.

• STEM degree at bachelor’s level or higher (preferred).
• Experience with aerospace electrical design, electrical components, printed wiring boards, printed wiring assemblies, wiring harness, connectors.
• Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620.
• Basic understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems.
• ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).
• Experience working with suppliers in a dynamic environment.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer relationship management skills.

This position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

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

Location:

Dallas, TX (Grand Prairie, TX).

Schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week; part-time remote telework available.

Lockheed Martin offers flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work‑life balance and overall well‑being.