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.

Applies 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. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Technical Engineering degree in a Technical, Industrial, or Quality Assurance related field at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience with 5+ years experience
• Experience leading cross functional yield improvement activities to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers
• Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts that will enable review of Quality Engineering processes, inspections, root causal analysis, problem solving, and taking action on related Performance Metrics
• Root causal analysis experience and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical or process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming material or products

Desired Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement associate (CQIA)
• Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Well versed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Effective communication skills: written, oral, listening, and technical writing
• Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration
• Leadership and customer relationship management skills