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Job Description
L.O. Coatings Quality Engineer Staff (Level 4) Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Quality assurance within aerospace industry Statistics Mechanical blueprint interpretation Defect resolution root cause analysis Procedural guides Production deviation management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) GD&T First article inspection Parts drawings Quality control within aerospace industry AS9100 Failure analysis
Full Job Description JOB ID:
732386BR Date posted: Jun. 22, 2026
Description:
Quality Engineer Staff This position will report to the Quality Manager of F-35 Low Observable (LO) Finishes with responsibility for supporting F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Landside Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF) and the DD-250 build areas (aircraft touch-up and product data package preparation stage for sale to USG).
Specific responsibilities include:
Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Inspection capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF. Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues. Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to support Action Requests (AR) from field customers, Corrective Action Requests (CAR) from internal DCMA customer, and internal Quality Assurance Record (QAR) and Internal Corrective Action (ICA) activities/functions that address product nonconformances and Quality/FOD escapes. Identify and pursue opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas. What's In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Advanced understanding and experience completing root cause analysis and corrective action planning Knowledgeable of AS9100 standard and experience with reviewing or performing AS9102 First Article Inspections Basic understanding of statistical and data analytic skills Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Desired Skills:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified Experience with Minitab, Tableau, and Business Objects for data analytic/dashboard creation F-35 production operations experience Experience with Low Observable (LO) Finishes/Coating Technology and/or processes Experience with Product-Quality methods either from the quality or manufacturing perspective Ability to effectively navigate complex product and process-related requirements to validate nonconformances and develop corrective actions in coordination with DCMA and Production colleagues Experience with Microsoft Office Systems, Shop Floor Manager (SFM) or similar manufacturing management systems, Product Data Management (PDM) or similar engineering database, APRISO Documentation System (Discrepancy Reports) or similar system American Society for Quality (ASQ): Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQOE) certification Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations Conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret 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:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
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
