Early Career Quality Engineer Associate
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About Lockheed Martin:
Lockheed Martin is a company that brings together people passionate about purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve complex global challenges. They pride themselves on employing some of the industry’s best minds, creating a positive work environment. The company prioritizes its employees, offering diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to support a healthy work-life balance. Lockheed Martin emphasizes empowering employees through innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility. Their motto is “Your Mission is Ours.”
Job Description: Early Career Quality Engineer Associate (Job ID: 680928BR)
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is searching for a full-time Early Career Quality Engineer Associate. This role involves providing leadership in the development and implementation of quality planning, inspection methods, and first article inspections. A key responsibility is driving root cause and corrective action investigations to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
The position demands a customer-focused approach, requiring effective communication with internal and external customers, including the DCMA and FAA. Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams is crucial for addressing product quality issues and finding effective solutions.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Product Quality team, supporting Daily Review Teams (DRT), Corrective Action Board (CAB), High Visibility (Hi-Vis) escape management processes, and data analytics to identify trends and maintain key quality metrics. They will promote continuous improvement using tools like Relentless Root Cause Analysis and DIVE to eliminate discrepancies and escapes. Implementing standard work for key processes and supporting Product Operations initiatives are also essential. Additional responsibilities encompass supporting the Material Review Board, Quality Council, Product Safety, and ESH initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Technical Skills: Basic Quality Engineering knowledge; familiarity with root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and technical writing skills.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Skills:
• Background in ISO 9001/AS9100
• Familiarity with reading engineering drawings
• Knowledge of Sikorsky helicopter and/or aerospace products in a production/manufacturing environment
• Familiarity and/or knowledge of Failure Analysis
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Ability to multitask across multiple process areas simultaneously
Additional Information:
• Work Location: Onsite, full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedule: 4×10-hour days, 3 days off per week. Other flexible schedules may be available.
• Relocation: Possible.
• Clearance: None required.
The application window closes in 90 days, and Lockheed Martin encourages applicants to apply within 5-30 days of the posting date for optimal consideration.
