Quality Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

Company Mission & Program Overview

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you will work within a production / manufacturing environment ensuring product compliance through accurate work instruction and drawing reviews, audit preparation and compliance, and supporting documentation and resolution of any nonconformances. This role will be expected to work cross-functionally, with program/customer representatives, to execute compliance and resolving/communicating technical issues. Will be responsible to dive process improvements and cost savings utilizing a continuous improvement mentality. This position be supporting the build and testing of ordnance devices on-site full time in Courtland, AL.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., STEM fields)
• Experience in QMS (e.g., AS9100)
• Ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications
• Experience supporting test and/or product acceptance
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, processes and best practices
• Proficient Computer/MS Office skills/look up specifications/military standards
• Effective written and communication skills with attention to detail
• Can work independently/self-motivated
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Ordnance experience
• Experience with SAP/ERP, VECAMS/Apriso
• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to analyze data and communicate findings to multi-functional stakeholders and customers
• Green Belt Trained and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience driving robust Corrective Actions Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Experience with PR/MRB process (PR/QMRB certification preferred)
• Understands lean manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
• 2+ years of related experience specifically in Quality / Production / Engineering / Manufacturing environment