Quality Engineer

Standard Job Description You will be the Quality Engineer for the Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across design, production, and supplier domains.

Standard Job Description You will be the Quality Engineer for the Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across design, production, and supplier domains.

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles, conducting technical evaluations, and leading investigations to uphold the highest standards.

• Apply quality principles to design, incoming material, production control, and product evaluation.
• Conduct technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and drawings.
• Lead product failure investigations and material review board decisions.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to meet reliability standards.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and maintain certification programs.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to influence product quality at a strategic level and work with cross‑functional teams to deliver excellence.

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.

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" (of explosives or other ATF regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivelant combined education/experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• 1‑3years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications; familiarity with basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)
• Experience creating or maintaining work instructions, SOPs, or quality documentation

• Working knowledge of AS9100
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Exposure to quality management software (e.g., QMS, ERP) is beneficial
• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt
• Hands‑on experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools
• Experience using SAP & Apriso
• Knowledge of aerospace or defense manufacturing standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL‑STD‑810)
• Experience using digital inspection equipment
• Familiarity with corrective‑action systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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…