You will be the Quality Engineer Staff - MFCProgram Lead for the Program Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for applying quality principles across design, production, and supplier processes to ensure product and process excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Staff - MFC Program Lead you will be responsible for driving program‑level quality execution and serving as the primary quality interface for the MFC program at the Archbald site.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the Quality Engineering effort for the assigned program.
- Apply quality principles to design, production, and supplier processes.
- Coordinate cross‑functional interfaces to ensure product and process excellence.
- Develop and execute program‑specific quality plans and metrics.
- Identify and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about delivering high‑quality solutions that meet demanding program requirements. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a critical MFC program and make a tangible impact on mission success.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 7 years of professional experience, 5 years of professional experience with a Master's degree, or equivalent combined education and experience.
Ability to act independently and establish engineering basis for decision making.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.
Understanding of Configuration Management and control processes.
Practices using causal analysis tools to drive
corrective and preventive actions.
This may require the willingness/ability to travel to support program issues/needs as they arise.
Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception exam.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Knowledge of MFC Archbald Progams - PGNES or other MFC Programs
Experience in a lead position
History of positive customer coordination and interaction
Experience with Basis of Estimate generation
Experience with NRE planning and execution
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Certification or ASQ Certified Quality
Improvement Associate (CQIA).
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection.
Strong understanding in AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and/or NQA-1/10CFR50 Appendix 50.
IPC 610/620, J-STD-001 certification and or GD&T familiarity/training.
Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material.
Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities with strong problem solving skills, corrective action and causal analysis techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.
Audit, Process Line Verification and/or Hardware
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Quality Assessment experience.
Ability to focus on continual improvement
Be able to effectively communicate with Customer, Program team and other functional departments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00
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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 in an engineering discipline with 7 years of professional experience, 5 years with a master's degree, or equivalent education and experience
- Ability to act independently and establish an engineering basis for decision-making
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for quality standards, work instructions, inspection, and testing of manufactured products
- Understanding of configuration management and control processes
- Experience using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions
- Willingness and ability to travel to support program issues and needs
- Ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions
- Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception examinations
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Knowledge of MFC Archbald programs, PGNES, or other MFC programs
- Experience in a lead position
- Positive customer coordination and interaction experience
- Experience generating Basis of Estimate documents
- Experience with NRE planning and execution
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
- Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools for basic to complex technical and process issues
- Quality engineering or supplier quality experience
- Experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions, and inspection procedures
- Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and/or NQA-1/10 CFR 50 Appendix requirements
- IPC-610/620 or J-STD-001 certification and/or GD&T familiarity or training
- Experience controlling and dispositioning nonconforming material
- Project management, leadership, delegation, problem-solving, corrective action, and causal analysis skills
- Knowledge of critical design attributes and auditing or surveying capabilities
- Audit, process line verification, and/or hardware experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Quality assessment experience
- Ability to focus on continual improvement
- Effective communication with customers, program teams, and functional departments
- U.S. citizenship
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