Quality Engineer Associate - Level 1

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Fort Worth, TX, USA
In-Office
58K-108K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Security • Cybersecurity • Industrial
The Role
Performs quality engineering activities across product design, manufacturing, suppliers, and inspection processes. Evaluates requirements, drawings, materials, and procedures; develops inspection plans; conducts first-article inspections and product testing; investigates failures; drives corrective and preventive actions; analyzes quality data; evaluates quality-system deficiencies; and supports supplier selection, surveillance, and certification. The role is on-site in a manufacturing environment and requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers.
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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.
Basic Qualifications
  • U.S. citizen
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related STEM field 
  • Familiarization with engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical/electrical inspection methods, including:
    • Developing inspection plans
    • Performing First‑Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
    • Identifying, documenting, and driving corrective actions for supplier quality deficiencies
  • Work on‑site in a manufacturing environment (must be able to stand for extended periods and use required Personal Protective Equipment)
Desired Skills
  • Familiar with Quality Engineering tools like (DMAIC, RCCA, 8D,etc.)
  • Knowledge with source inspection, special‑process surveys, purchase‑order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
  • Demonstrated leadership and customer‑relationship management abilities
  • Experience with blue‑light/structured‑light inspection

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related STEM field
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical inspection methods
  • Ability to develop inspection plans
  • Experience or familiarity with First-Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
  • Ability to identify, document, and drive corrective actions for supplier quality deficiencies
  • Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment, stand for extended periods, and use required personal protective equipment
  • Familiarity with quality engineering tools such as DMAIC, RCCA, and 8D
  • Knowledge of source inspection, special-process surveys, purchase-order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
  • Leadership and customer-relationship management abilities
  • Experience with blue-light or structured-light inspection

Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
  • Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.

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The Company
HQ: Bethesda, MD
108,588 Employees
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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