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CMM Programmer / Quality Assurance Specialist

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 684144BR Date posted: Jan. 14, 2025
Description:

You will be a Hardware Quality CMM Programmer for our team in Chelmsford, MA, supporting our cutting-edge manufacturing operations. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards for hardware used in sophisticated missile systems.



What You Will Be Doing
As a Hardware Quality CMM Programmer, you will tackle complex technical challenges and deliver highly innovative and effective solutions. You will act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of quality inspections and supporting processes.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Tackling complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions
• Acting independently to identify and resolve issues related to the development and implementation of quality inspections and manufacturing processes
• Serving as a subject matter expert, demonstrating exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Contributing to advancing industry knowledge by developing new inspection methods and processes
• Participating in teams to accomplish long-range objectives and support business capture efforts
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineers, CMM operators, production personnel, program management, design engineers, and process improvement specialists
• Staying current with industry best practices and represent the company at relevant conferences

Why Join Us
You're a highly skilled and innovative professional who is passionate about quality and manufacturing. As a Hardware Quality CMM Programmer, you'll have the opportunity to work on multiple programs that directly support our military personnel, and contribute to advancing industry knowledge. If you're looking for a role that offers complex technical challenges, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promote the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others, and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity & Inclusion.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is located in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford MA location.

Chelmsford, a charming suburb 25 miles northwest of Boston, is near Lowell, Nashua, and offers easy access to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and coastal towns of MA and NH. The area features New England charm, top schools, shopping, and dining. Chelmsford is rich in history, dating back to colonial times and the Revolutionary War. Boston is a 30-minute drive away, Cape Cod is 90 minutes, and New York City is about 4.5 hours away. The town also provides access to affordable living in nearby regions like Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. An interim secret clearance or higher is required prior to start.

CMM programming (Calypso, Modus or similar software).

Knowledge of AS9100D Quality Systems.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Advanced Mechanical Inspection and GD&T skills.
Desired Skills:
Experience with laser and vision inspection methods, inspection process development, and troubleshooting CMMs.

Familiarity with open set-up inspection techniques.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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