Standard Job Description
You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the PrSM Program Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for leading Transition to Production efforts for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, root cause and corrective actions, and ensuring aerospace quality standards across Lockheed Martin sites and suppliers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for overseeing quality processes, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and supporting hybrid on‑site/remote operations. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Participate and lead Affordability/Efficiency projects
- Leading quality initiatives within an Integrated Product Team (IPT)
- Leading investigations to resolve transition to production issues.
- Develop and implement inspection plans at LM sites and Suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace standards.
- Support travel to production sites and/or Supplier as needed.
- Maintain documentation and reporting for quality metrics.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to enhance aerospace quality across a global supply chain. This role offers the chance to shape critical missile production processes and make a tangible impact on national defense capabilities.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- 5 years of professional experience in quality engineering (aerospace, defense, or related high‑integrity manufacturing) and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to travel up to 25 % of the time for supplier‑site visits, audits, or project support
- Demonstrated expertise with Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001), including the creation of inspection plans, execution of First‑Article Inspections to AS9102, and management of special‑process compliance
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, applying GD&T, and conducting mechanical/electrical inspections of complex machined parts, castings, composites, PCBs, cable/harness assemblies, and optical components; capable of identifying supplier quality deficiencies and driving effective corrective actions
- Physical ability to work in a manufacturing environment that requires prolonged standing and the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (protective footwear, eye/hearing protection, etc.)
Desired Skills
- Experience with MFC Apriso or other P2P business systems
- Proven ability to lead source inspections, special‑process surveys, purchase‑order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
- Demonstrated leadership and customer‑relationship management across cross‑functional teams and external suppliers
- Knowledge of tooling processes (casting, additive manufacturing) and structured/blue‑light inspection techniques
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or higher) with documented application of continuous‑improvement projects
- GD&T training or certification and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.