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## Standard Job Description You will be the Quality Engineer to support the THAAD production program. The THAAD program team provides a challenging environment that stresses continuous improvement and proactive mindset in driving down risk to the product and customer. The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support Make Site's across the United States. As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring that

LM THAAD

Quality Engineering activities are effective through supporting product line validations as outlined by AS9102, accurate measurement and characterization of resultant performance parameters, and risk management. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Identification of process variation, sources of nonconformance's, and data analysis techniques to create innovative solutions to complex supply chain issues.
• Provide systemic support for issue resolution that involves true root cause, full containment, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support Make Site requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs, and program management activities.
• Drive Make Site's failure/diagnosis and strong grasp of Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems and provide liaison support related to quality engineering matters.
• Ensure Make Site contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis.
• Review documentation related to Make Site manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Excel within a multifunctional Integrated Product Teams with reviews of quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance aging.

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs. ## Basic Qualifications

• STEM degree at the bachelors level or higher
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics
• Must be able to identify and document Make Site's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action
• Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions
• Experience in disposition of nonconforming ## Desired Skills
• Demonstrated experience in project management from idea creation, to team involvement, thru execution and closeout of actions
• A basic understanding of the MFC SAP, Apriso and business systems
• ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt/Black Belt)
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
• Strong understanding in AS9100 and

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems

• Demonstrated Leadership, Customer Relationship Management skills
• Background in Electrical components

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:

$70500.00

• $130900.

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.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.