Quality Engineer - Troy, AL

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college in a STEM related degree
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting.
• Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

E1582:

Quality Engineer

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Quality Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product integrity and process excellence across Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for interfacing with multiple functional areas, investigating non‑conformance issues, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Interface with Production, Program Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to align quality objectives.
• Investigate non‑conformance issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and develop corrective‑action plans.
• Identify and implement continuous‑improvement opportunities through product, process, and surveillance audit activities.
• Conduct Hardware Quality Audits (HQAs) and Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) walk‑downs.
• Translate audit findings into corrective and preventive measures that sustain compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative engineer who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and championing relentless improvement. This role offers direct impact on mission‑critical programs, access to cutting‑edge technology, and a culture that values integrity, innovation, and purposeful work.

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.

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience with SAP, Windchill, MPMLink

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.