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We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO, supporting the Integration, Test, and Delivery (ITD) Team at our Waterton facility. As a member of the Integration, Test, and Delivery Quality team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure we are delivering truly world class products.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all test activities are conducted in accordance with established procedures and standards. You will review and approve test procedures, evaluate anomalous conditions, and interpret technical requirements to ensure that our spacecraft components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement projects, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our test processes.
As a Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of testing and integration activities, including vibration, stress, acoustic, functional, and thermal vacuum testing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all test activities are properly planned, executed, and documented. Your expertise in quality engineering principles, practices, and standards will be vital in ensuring that our spacecraft components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will also be responsible for interacting with the customer as needed, resolving anomalies, and becoming an expert on requirements and specifications.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Higher in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation
- Root Cause Analysis experience
- Knowledge of quality and test processes
- Experience with anomaly processing in a test and manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and comprehend detailed work instructions, as well as interpret drawings, schematics, sketches, specifications, and standards
- Demonstrated experience with: SAP and Automation Framework
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and other computer resources to access specifications and engineering designs
- Ability to work flexible hours, including second shift, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
- US Citizenship required
Desired Skills
- Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- PR/MRB Certification
- Quality Planning Certification or equivalent
- Green Belt Certified
- Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
- Experience with data analytics and trending
- Previous industry-related certifications, including:
- Hardware Torquing
- Connector Mate/Demate
- Cable Harness product quality
- Polymerics
- Solder
- Environmental test support
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.