Quality Engineer

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* Description:

** Lockheed Martin  LM  Missiles & Fire Control  MFC  is seeking a motivated and driven Quality Engineer  QE  for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX to provide support to the development programs Missiles and Fire Control Team on the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System  GMLRS  program

** What You Will Be Doing*
* The position will require flexible hours with periodic travel to support LM production sites and suppliers with activity across the United States

Responsibilities include:

Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer

Support Integrated Product Teams with reviews of quality data and information on yields, schematics, simulations, test data, qualification reports, configuration audits, drawing reviews, rework, scrap, and non conformance

Support product testing at suppliers and sites

Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex

Attend and lead program part reviews and Failure Review Board meetings, identify trends, assist in problem resolution, and ensure responsible parties meet commitments

Participate as an active member of Preliminary Material Review Boards and potentially Material Review Boards which includes dispositioning non conforming hardware in Apriso, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence

Perform and Participate in assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO 9001 / AS9100

Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues

Utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement

Work closely with internal and external suppliers and production teams to set up new processes, line validations, work contractual requirements, obtain corrective action, and provide technical liaison support

Make the final decision on acceptability of product by using measurement tools, drawings and creating and reviewing work instructions

The position requires previous quality engineering or technical experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, drawings, methods, work instructions and procedures for the production of manufactured and procured products  Failure troubleshooting throughout the production process

Individual should be a self starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast paced dynamic environment  Facilitation of and presentation in meetings will be required weekly

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Suppliers, and Customer to ensure quality standards are implemented and being met throughout the production process

Analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understands / identifies risks and drives effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements

Support Test Engineering activities and collaborate with Software Quality Engineers for all Test Set Related activities

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Ability to travel 20%   50%

Ability to work a flexible schedule

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above

Must be a US Citizen and have ability to obtain Interim Secret prior to start

Quality engineering experience on R&D or development programs developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products, in particular in the development phase

Knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures

Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test, inspection methods and work instructions

Failure Review Board experience for troubleshooting failures and identifying resolutions including for electrical testing

Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing  GD&T  

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools

Experience in disposition of non conforming products

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

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Skills:

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* Active Clearance

Apriso Application Experience

Special Process Engineering experience

Drawing Review Experience

Test Engineering Experience

Thorough Knowledge of Quality Management System, ISO
9001, and AS9100  Ability to interpret and apply standards

Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing experience with knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics

Experience working with Government customers, LM production sites, or suppliers

Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

Effective strong communication skills, written, oral, listening, technical writing

Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Effectively interact with Engineering, Suppliers,…