Quality Engineer - Early Career

JOB ID:

723661BR Date posted: Apr. 08, 2026

Description:

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours You will be the Quality Engineer Asc for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements. What You Will Be Doing As a Quality Engineer Asc, you will support the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes across manufacturing and program operations. In this entry-level role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance to requirements, and timely resolution of quality issues. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Supporting quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and Command Media (e.g., MPPs) Reviewing and analyzing nonconformances to assist with defect identification, containment, and documentation Participating in root cause and corrective action investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) Assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities Collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements Supporting inspection and test activities, including verification of product conformance Assisting with audit preparation and execution (internal, customer, and regulatory) Ensuring adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements (AS9100 / ISO 9001) Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and defect reduction strategies Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Ocala, Florida. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related discipline Demonstrated understanding of quality principles, including inspection, testing, and defect identification Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions Basic knowledge of root cause and corrective action methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills:

Exposure to nonconformance systems (MRB, discrepancy reporting, defect tracking tools) Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, trend analysis) Experience supporting corrective/preventive action (CAPA/CAR) processes Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen) Understanding of circuit cards assembly, and wiring harness manufacturing

Clearance Level:

None Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

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. Ability to

Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time:

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this

Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week 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. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

4 yr and up

College Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

Levels:

Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management Locations:

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