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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops. Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements. Performs source inspections (both in process and final), first articles, manufacturing process validations, source surveillance and special process audits, as applicable. Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies. Supports supplier failure investigations as required. Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conduct analyses and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier.

Basic Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 3+ years of direct experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, quality engineering, or operations.
• Quality Standards: Strong knowledge of aerospace quality management systems or equivalent industry regulations, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Drawing & Blueprint Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and/or Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Travel & On-Site Presence: Must be able to travel (often up to 75% or more) to visit supplier facilities directly for audits, conformity checks, and process verification.
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with SAP/P2P 
• Experience / Certification to IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies)
• Experience/ Certification to IPC-A-600 (Acceptability of Printed Boards)
• Experience/ Certification to NASA cable and harness NASA-STD-8739.4 (Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring)
• Experience with NASA workmanship standard for polymeric applications is NASA-STD-8739.1
• Written and verbal communication skills to write technical reports and interact with all levels of supplier and internal management.
• Proximity to PA or NJ desired for ease of travel to regional supplier locations.