Job ID: 692280BR Date posted: Apr. 29, 2025
Description:What You Will Be Doing
As a Lead Quality Engineer in the F-35 Quality & Mission Success organization, you will lead a team of quality engineers to support F-35 EMAS in achieving quality excellence. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Providing guidance to the quality engineering team and oversight of quality processes in the F-35 production system
• Offering technical expertise in quality sciences, root cause analysis, corrective & preventative action, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with peer quality teams and manufacturing build areas to eliminate quality defects and escapes throughout the F-35 production value stream
• Developing junior engineers through teaching quality engineering & quality science techniques and through intentional task assignment
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement across internal quality processes and within F-35 EMAS
• Developing strategies and systems designed to improve internal performance and productivity
• Ensuring F-35 EMAS is compliant to the quality management system and applicable industry standards, such as AS9100

What’s In It For You
• Team lead opportunity: Lead and develop a high-performing team of quality engineers while contributing to the quality excellence of F-35 EMAS
• Voice of the Customer: Be a champion for our customers’ requirements and experience
• Innovation focus: Identify improvement opportunities and generate innovative solutions. Solve complex challenges using quality sciences and lead initiatives that drive process improvements and quality excellence
• Collaborative impact: Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve the area’s Quality Performance Index
• Discretion: Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to achieve desired results. Represent the quality engineering team on behalf of management

Who You Are
You are a considered a subject matter expert with experience in quality science. You have a deep understanding of quality engineering and F-35 Production Operations. You bring:
• A “Big Q” mentality to the team
• Strong technical expertise to oversee complex engineering and manufacturing processes
• A collaborative approach to business with peer quality teams and Production Operations
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• The ability to identify risks to quality and implement solutions effectively
• Commitment to continuous improvement, team development, and innovation in manufacturing
• Strong statistical acumen to support data-driven decision-making in projects
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or STEM discipline, or combined education/experience.
• Experience in quality control, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or Production Operations
• Experience in corrective action and preventative action
• Demonstrated leadership experience, either in a formal supervisory role or through informal leadership such as project ownership, mentoring, or team coordination.
Desired Skills:
• Master's degree in a business or STEM discipline
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Continuous improvement certification (Six Sigma Green Belt, Shainin Red X, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledgeable of LM Aero Corrective Action processes and systems
• Technical knowledge of F-35 and its manufacturing processes
• Graduate of a Lockheed Martin development program (i.e. QTLD, OLDP, ELDP)
• Team lead or management experience
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First