Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Quality Engineer

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

The Work

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily quality operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and program management, to drive quality initiatives and resolve quality-related issues.
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and risk assessments to ensure product and process quality.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO, AS9100, and other relevant quality standards.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Oversee first article inspections (FAI) and other quality verification activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and cost reductions.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement across the organization.

Who We Are

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families  provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Manufacturing experience
• Leadership experience

Desired Skills

• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies, including ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, and Lean principles.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Certification in quality engineering (CQE), Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or related credentials.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.