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Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago

Quality Assurance Engineer Sr (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. The selected candidate will be responsible for achieving total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers, ensuring defect-free products in support of production requirements.

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Responsibilities

Willing to commute to and between suppliers, working to complete customer obligations as required
The selected candidate will be responsible for achieving total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components
Candidate needs working knowledge background in GD&T, Inspection, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102
Must have thorough knowledge and effectively apply structured root cause analysis for effective corrective action utilizing quality science tools that may include the following: FMEA, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams, 8D, Fault Tree analysis
Goals are to lead the supplier through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long term flow of defect-free on time products in support of Lockheed Martin Aero production
The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with functional organizations and leadership at the supplier sites and at Lockheed Martin Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and for ensuring that supplier performance is aligned with quality goals while sustaining production delivery requirements

Qualification

GD&TAS9100Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisFMEAMicrosoft OfficeEffective CommunicationTime Management

Required

Must have thorough knowledge and effectively apply structured root cause analysis for effective corrective action utilizing quality science tools that may include the following: FMEA, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams, 8D, Fault Tree analysis
Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access
A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience
Willing to commute to and between suppliers, working to complete customer obligations as required
Candidate needs working knowledge background in GD&T, Inspection, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102
Goals are to lead the supplier through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long term flow of defect-free on time products in support of Lockheed Martin Aero production
The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with functional organizations and leadership at the supplier sites and at Lockheed Martin Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and for ensuring that supplier performance is aligned with quality goals while sustaining production delivery requirements
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals
Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum
Desired Skills: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent related experience and 5 years of professional experience
Effective written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with effective time management skills

Preferred

Green belt certification is a plus with working knowledge of Six Sigma preventive tools PDCA, PFMEA, Mistake Proofing and Gap Analysis
Green belt, Black belt, and Six Sigma certification is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft office applications

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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