Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3

Standard Job Description

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

• Bachelors in Stem or Business Related area

• Experience in root cause, corrective action, field/manufacturing metric analysis and creation

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection, quality auditing

• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering requirements and specifications and apply their intent for evaluating acceptance of quality products

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience with some of the following: Inspection Planning and Work Instructions, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Inspection methods, Statistical Process Control, Key Characteristic management (design and process KCs), RCCA tools and skillsets, Metrics development; analytics

• Experience working Supplier Quality issue resolution with Supply Chain

Desired Skills

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative, qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in a concise, data driven manner

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations

• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Requirements

• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision

• Excellent teaming skills; must interface with all levels of management, technical experts, and field/floor level personnel in a multi-organizational environment

• Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQOE certification

• Experience with D/PFMEA, Process improvement tools (DMAIC, Six Sigma)

•Supplier QA engagement

•Supplier performance management KPIs

•Software QA integration

•Test, system checkout

•Composites (desired skill: fabrication of composites)

• Strong in Full Scale Determinant Assembly manufacturing practices

• Experience with: 3D Model Based Environments like Catia, NX, 3DX or XVE

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.