Quality Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description

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.

Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experienced knowledge of aerospace product assembly/manufacturing.
• Highly experienced knowledge of problem-solving techniques and analytical analysis
• Experience in an AS9100 environment.
• US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and all other stakeholders.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt).
• Familiar with SAP and Apriso manufacturing execution systems.
• Quality Material Review Board (MRB) certification.
• Experience creating or maintaining quality command media or documented procedures.
• Working level knowledge with thermal protection systems, and friction stir welding.
• 8yrs Experience with Bachelors degree or 4yrs Experience With Master's degree

• Expert level knowledge of mechanical operations such as drilling, bonding, harnessing, and torquing.

• Experienced with composite fabrication and assembly.

• Experience leading RCCA and or Failure Review Boards.

• Experienced with root cause investigation methods.