Quality Engineer

Overview Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Functional Quality Engineer (QE) staff to support MFC Production sites. Responsibilities Identify ideal production processes for technology insertion and implementation to increase yield, reduce cost, and improve product quality. Work closely with Production sites and Programs to identify pain points where business process improvements and technological automations can be deployed and scaled. Act as a subject matter expert in Quality Engineering and serve as an advisor to the Functional Quality team. Stay current with industry standards, quality engineering solutions and leverage technology to prevent defects, reduce waste and ensure the product meets customer requirements. Identify ideal processes for automation and develop a business case with clear ROI justification. Evaluate and select scalable technology solutions that are easy to adopt and integrate into current and future processes. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams at Production sites, Program Quality Engineering to provide solutions to complex problems, focusing on continuous‑process improvement. Provide technical liaison support for Quality and Production Engineering/operations matters. Leverage hands‑on experience with Production Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality‑control processes. Drive strategies that result in optimal business methods and practices for strengthening the Quality Management System and talent development. Desired Benefits The role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a high‑impact defense program while working with cutting‑edge technology. It is a collaborative leadership position with deep expertise in using technology to solve problems in a manufacturing environment. Basic Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies: AS9100, Six Sigma, Lean, Statistical Process Control (SPC). Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements. Strong written/oral communication; capable of presenting to diverse teams from other Business Areas and Senior Leadership. Effective project management and interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration. Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting. Proficiency with root cause analysis techniques (5Why, Fishbone, FMEA, process maps, etc). Experience with facilitation of Root Cause and Corrective Action in a cross‑functional team. Generally, 5+ years of related experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production Operations. Desired Skills Familiarity with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies, robotic process automation (RPA), or automated inspection systems. Proven track record of implementing technical solutions or automation to improve production yield and quality. Strong experience developing business cases and calculating Return on Investment (ROI) for technical implementations. Strong project management skills, with the ability to scale solutions across multiple production sites. Demonstrated experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen). Strong data‑analysis skills and application of statistical tools. Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, or Tableau) to drive data‑driven decision‑making. Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high‑rate production. Advanced certification in quality (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt). Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry‑standard quality frameworks. Experience acting as a subject matter expert (SME) or advisor to cross‑functional leadership teams. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance; the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start. Clearance Level: Secret. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin