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Lockheed Martin
Quality Engineer Sr - E3
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What they do
A Product Quality Engineer evaluates and tests products and manufacturing systems, to ensure that products are produced that meet quality and performance standards as well as safety and regulatory requirements. Develops product quality standards and monitors production and product testing.
$94,010 / year median in Florida
+6% projected growth
Job Description
## Standard Job Description You will be the Quality Engineer Senior 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 the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for providing quality‑engineering expertise to support the program's quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
- Updating planning and work instructions
- Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non‑conformances
- Leading program parts review and corrective‑action meetings
- Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
- Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
- 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, and material review board decisions
- Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. ## Basic Qualifications- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's level degree or higher in STEM
- Demonstrated experience with nonconformance management, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and contractual requirements
- Experience supporting inspection planning, acceptance criteria, and defect disposition processes
- Proficiency in analyzing quality data and metrics to support risk-based decisions and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing schedules
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program teams ## Desired Skills
- Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including high-reliability or mission-critical hardware
- Experience applying
AS9100 / ISO 9001
requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits
- Familiarity with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
- Familiarity with MRB, FRB, SPC, and risk mitigation tools
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or inspectors
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$85300.00 - $158300.00 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development