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Quality Engineer Sr - Grand Prairie, TX

Grand Prairie, Texas

Grand Prairie, Texas

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Job ID: 684796BR Date posted: Jan. 15, 2025 Program: MLRS M270 Fleet Expansion
Description:You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for our Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Program team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of products and services, collaborating with suppliers and customers to meet program requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, resolving complex process issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with suppliers, production teams, and customers to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
-Reviewing documentation to ensure quality products are delivered to customers
-Analyzing and resolving process issues, from basic to complex
-Supporting product testing at suppliers and leading quality-related activities
-Participating in audits, assessments, and Material Review Boards to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
-Collaborating with suppliers and production teams to set up new processes, work contractual requirements, and provide technical liaison support
-Utilizing lean initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement
-Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality-related issues

Why Join us
We're looking for a collaborative and driven Quality Engineer Senior to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will be a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a strong communicator. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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 promoting 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 and Inclusion.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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 clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
STEM degree at the bachelor’s level or equivalent experience/combined education.

Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance; candidate must be a U.S. citizen

Quality engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products

In depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures

Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test, inspection methods and work instructions

Failure Review Board experience for troubleshooting failures and identifying resolutions including for electrical testing

Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools

Experience in disposition of non-conforming products

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Effective strong communication skills, written, oral, listening, technical writing

Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Effectively interact with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Government Representatives, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated presentation skills

Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours or weekends when needed)
Desired Skills:
STEM degree at bachelor’s level or higher highly preferred.

Electrical Systems/Electrical Engineering experience.

SAP Application experience.

Special Process experience.

Engineering drawing review experience

Experience with First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements or PPAP

AS9100 interpretation and application experience

Thorough knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO) and Aerospace (AS)

Electrical Engineering experience with knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics

Experience working with Government customers and suppliers

Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

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: 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

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  • 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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