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Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a leader in space technology and innovation, seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality. The role involves applying quality principles across various domains, collaborating with multiple teams on quality standards, and engaging in product evaluations and failure investigations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Quality AssuranceSpace vehicles knowledgeVE-CAMSSAPGD&TQuality Management SystemsDimensional inspectionAnalytical analysisProblem-solving techniques

Required

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience
Working knowledge of product assembly/manufacturing
Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques and analytical analysis

Preferred

Knowledge of Space vehicles and architecture, programs, and requirements
Knowledge and proficiency using VE-CAMS and SAP
Previous industry related certifications to include: Hardware Torquing, Adhesive Bonding, Polymerics
Quality Assurance inspection background preferred
Understanding of engineering requirements including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements including AS9100, ISO9000 and/or AS9003
Experience with Government Customers (e.g. NASA) and requirements flow downs
Experience with dimensional inspection, including the use of calipers

Benefits

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

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.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

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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