Lockheed Martin (LM) Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) for a position based out of Orlando, FL. This program is a fast-paced development environment requiring technical acumen and critical thinking.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Supports Integrated Product Teams and various production sites with reviews of quality data on failures, yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance aging.
• Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging.
• Attending program corrective action meetings, identifying trends, assisting in problem resolution and ensuring responsible parties meet requirements and commitments.
• Participating in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards which includes dispositioning non-conforming hardware, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.
• Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001 / AS9100.
• Evaluating the design assurance activities and implementation of production process methodology to prevent impacts to production velocity and quality.
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues.
• Utilizing lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement.
• Making the final decision on acceptability of product.
• Supporting Quality operations within a Lab Environment in which products are being manufactured, tested, and delivered to end customers.
Why Join us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
This position will require 25% - 50% travel.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have a secret clearance.
STEM degree at the bachelors level or higher, preferably in a Technical, Industrial or Quality Assurance related field or equivalent experience/education
Must be able obtain a Secret level security clearance
Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection of manufactured products
An understanding of engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical inspection methods
Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics
Demonstrated ability to use casual analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
Experience in dispositioning of non-conforming products
Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
Ability to travel 25%-50%
Awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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
Demonstrated team leadership skills
Customer Relationship Management skills
Experience working with Government customers
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Demonstrated presentation skills
Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration
Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening and technical writing
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM, technical, industrial, or quality assurance field, or equivalent education and experience
- Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Engineering or quality experience developing inspection methods, work instructions, and procedures for manufactured products
- Understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical and electrical inspection methods
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts to develop and review quality engineering processes and performance metrics
- Experience using causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical and process issues
- Experience dispositioning nonconforming products
- Knowledge of configuration and data management
- Ability to travel 25%–50%
- Awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
- Thorough understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Team leadership skills
- Customer relationship management skills
- Experience working with government customers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Presentation skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication, technical writing, organizational, and collaboration skills
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