Quality Engineer - Proposals

Quality Engineer
- Proposals | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Quality Engineer for a position in Grand Prairie, TX. Our team is responsible for ensuring program quality across proposals, development, production, and support.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for managing the implementation and execution of program quality requirements throughout the proposal and program lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Proficient in the areas of proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE), contract review, program start-up, production, and support.
• Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems, suppliers / sub-contractors, and customers.
• Collaborate and partners with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production and Customers.
• Support all programs proposals for Guided, Missile, Launcher and Advanced Programs.
• 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, Programs Reviews and Executive Leadership Proposals Reviews.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Must be able to meet proposal deadlines and to support all proposal activities
• Effectively communicate and interface with other functions

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, self‑directed professional who thrives in fast‑paced proposal environments and delivers precise, data‑driven quality solutions. This role offers the chance to impact high‑visibility missile and launcher programs while working with expert engineers and global partners.

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 in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an Interim Secret clearance to start.

Desired skills

• Active Secret Clearance
• 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
• Demonstrated understanding of audit
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• Strong knowledge in Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO) Aerospace (AS), and FAA Regulations.
• Experience working with Government Customers.
• Strong 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, collaboration

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.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ability to Telecommute

Part time telecommuting

Shift

First

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.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

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