Job Description
Job Title:  Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  9/9/26

Standard Job Description

Are you ready to lead quality excellence on a high-visibility, cutting-edge program within Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP)?  We’re seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support manufacturing planning development and production operations for the Vectis Family of Systems Portfolio. 
 
In this influential role, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Apply 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.
  • Conduct detailed data analysis (quality and cost), root cause investigations, and lead the implementation and validation of corrective and preventive actions. 
  • Perform technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.
  • Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment
  • Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
  • Evaluate quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
  • Conduct product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

 

The position is intended to be a catalyst for program initiatives to reduce scrap, rework and repair, including improving quality inspection systems, reducing internal and external escapes, and ensuring production/quality process compliance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM field
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models and specifications
  • Experience with developing inspection criteria and familiarization with inspection tools and methods
  • Experience with validating accuracy of manufacturing work instructions, visual aids, accept/reject guides, tool set up instructions and test procedures.
  • Experience using basic Quality Engineering tools including:
     - Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
     - Cause Maps
     - Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years professional experience
     

Desired Skills

  • Experience with: Catia, 3DX or XVE  
  • Experience with Internal surveillance (PCS/PBS/PPV)
  • Inspection methods (MSA, gage R&R)  
  • SPC, KC management (design and process KCs)  
  • Metrics development; data analytics 
  • Process improvement tools (DMAIC, Six Sigma, RedX) or Black/Green Belt Certification
  • GD&T experience
  • Design for manufacturing  
  • Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Requirements. 
  • AS9145 Experience
  • Full Scale Determinant Assembly

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. 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.