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Quality Engineer Sr - E3

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In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
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Englewood, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
Applies quality engineering principles across aerospace hardware design, manufacturing, inspection, reliability, and supplier processes. Performs technical evaluations, product testing, statistical analysis, failure investigations, and corrective actions. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, program management, supply chain, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues and improve performance. Supports audits, nonconformance reviews, inspection processes, certification programs, and quality-system improvements. Requires aerospace or manufacturing experience, quality-process expertise, and Secret Clearance eligibility.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 


At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.


Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.


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.


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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education

Experience as Manufacturing Program Manager or similar

Experience with quality, manufacturing and/or production environment including knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes, GD&T, and fabrication/inspection techniques

Proficiency with discrepancy documents or SAP or other databases

US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance is required

Desired Skills

Masters degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

Familiar with discrepancy documents/processes

Knowledgeable regarding audit processes

Experience engaging with external government customers

Experience in an aerospace processing environment, including various hardware inspection methods, and additive manufacturing

Understanding the ability to apply T9001 or other Technical Program Management Requirements

Experienced with non-conformance (PR/MRB) requirements and systems

Experience with manufacturing processes or quality or policies and/or quality systems management requirements

Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

Project/product management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with data analytics to report trends and achieve results, drive improvements and efficiencies

Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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