Early Career Quality Engineer Associate
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About Lockheed Martin:
Lockheed Martin 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 greatest minds, creating a workplace they describe as “a great place to work.” Prioritizing employees, they offer diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to support a healthy work-life balance. The company emphasizes empowering its workforce through innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility. Their motto is “Your Mission is Ours.”
Job Description: Early Career Quality Engineer Associate (Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems)
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Early Career Quality Engineer Associate. This role demands leadership in developing and implementing quality planning, inspection methods, and first article inspections. A key responsibility is driving root cause and corrective action investigations to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
The position requires effective communication with both internal and external customers, including the DCMA and FAA. Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams is essential for addressing product quality issues and achieving effective resolutions.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Contributing to the Product Quality team in support of Daily Review Teams (DRT), Corrective Action Board (CAB), High Visibility (Hi-Vis) escape management process, and data analytics to identify trends and maintain key quality metrics.
• Promoting continuous improvement using Enterprise Excellence tools like Relentless Root Cause Analysis and DIVE to eliminate discrepancies and escapes.
• Implementing standard work for key processes and supporting Product Operations initiatives.
• Supporting the Material Review Board and Quality Council, as well as Product Safety and ESH initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic Quality Engineering knowledge.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and technical writing.
• US Citizenship.
Desired Skills:
• Background in ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Sikorsky helicopter and/or aerospace products in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across various process areas simultaneously.
• Prior internship experience in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Information:
• Work Location: Onsite, full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedule: 4×10 hour days, 3 days off per week.
• Relocation: Possible.
• Clearance Level: None.
• Experience Level: 4 years and up (College).
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-30 days of the posting date for optimal consideration.
