Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. Basic Qualifications Technical degree in an Industrial, Science, Engineering or Quality Assurance related field at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience Experience leading cross functional yield improvement activities to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts that will enable review of Quality Engineering processes, inspections, root causal analysis, problem solving, and taking action on related Performance Metrics Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging Experience in disposition of non-conforming material or products US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance Desired Skills 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 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 Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material. Project Management, with strong problem solving skills, corrective action and causal analysis techniques. Ability to focus on continuous improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions. Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes. Audit, Process Line Verification and/or Hardware Quality Assessment experience. Stro…

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