Advanced Product Quality Engineer

APQP Engineer - Quality Acceleration

This position supports the development and strategy of the new Quality Acceleration organization, embedding Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and related initiatives across Lockheed Martin Space.

• APQP Integration – Serve as primary point of contact for APQP across four Lockheed Martin business areas; embed APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and First Article Inspection into product development and manufacturing life cycles.
• Risk Management – Conduct early stage risk assessments (FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA), create and maintain process flow diagrams, control plans, and mitigation strategies to minimize defects and improve product reliability.
• Cross Functional Leadership – Align and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (design, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, program management) to ensure consistent execution of quality plans.
• Executive Roadshows – Develop and deliver roadshow presentations to senior stakeholders, summarizing program health, risk status, and actionable recommendations.
• Metrics & Reporting – Define, track, and report performance metrics (yield, defect density, compliance rates) that demonstrate the impact of APQP activities.
• Project Execution – Own end-to-end project plans, from genesis through closure, ensuring deliverables are met on schedule without sacrificing quality.
• Supplier Collaboration – Partner with suppliers to align their processes with LM APQP standards, conduct supplier FMEA reviews, and support PPAP submissions.
• Continuous Improvement – Analyze data trends, drive root cause investigations, and recommend process enhancements that increase manufacturing efficiency.

• Manufacturing, electrical, industrial, production, and/or systems engineering degree or other technical disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) for documentation, visual reporting, and collaboration.
• True, lived experience implementing APQP tenants and templates on a large corporate scale.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience (logistics, task assignment, milestone tracking, communications, organization dynamics, documentation).
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills; excellent verbal and written communication for a wide range of audiences. Self‑starter and not afraid to hold program leadership accountable for APQP gate criteria.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

• Strong leadership acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Design FMEA (DFMEA), Process FMEA (PFMEA), Critical Characteristic Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and First Article Inspection.
• Familiarity with program/product life cycles and alignment to APQP gates.
• Experience working with brownfield, greenfield, and hybrid program types as well as development and sustainment programs.
• Proven ability to own projects from conception through completion, juggling multiple priorities without missing deliverables.
• Highly analytical, detail oriented, and capable of turning high-level discussion and data into actionable insights.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive presence.

Secret level. This position requires a government security clearance; must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Annual base salary range: $122,900 – $216,660 (varies by location). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive plan eligibility.

Onsite Full‑time.

Schedule:

9x80 every other Friday off.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: SPACE. Relocation Available:
Possible. Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection. Type:
Full‑Time. Shift: First.

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