Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer Staff for their Quality Engineering Team. This role involves overseeing quality processes, leading investigations to resolve production issues, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Tiger Team investigations to resolve production issues
- Develop and execute continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace standards
- Conduct supplier audits and support travel to production sites as needed
- Maintain documentation and reporting for quality metrics
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM, or equivalent years of experience
- Must have the ability to travel approximately 25%
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods
- Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, composites, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and optics
- Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions
- Experience developing inspection plans
- Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM
- An understanding of MFC Apriso and P2P business systems
- Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers
- Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills
- Knowledge / experience with tooling (Casting & Additive)
- Experience with blue light inspection
- Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily
- Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, including working with suppliers
- Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support all program supplier quality engineering activities