Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Proposal/Quality Engineer Sr for the Precision Fires Advanced Programs team. Our team is responsible for developing and implementing advanced Quality Engineering initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met, and supporting significant development programs.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Proposal/Quality Engineer Sr, you will be responsible for leading Quality Engineering initiatives, collaborating with teams including Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and ensuring quality standards are implemented and met throughout the process. You will also create proposals and BOEs, and provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

-Performing product source inspections, first articles, and product validations at suppliers
-Providing internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions
-Supporting supplier requests and participating in failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board activities
-Conducting ongoing surveillance of supplier conformance to Lockheed Martin requirements
-Creating proposals and BOEs, and providing technical liaison support

Why Join Us
We're looking for a motivated and experienced Proposal/Quality Engineer Sr to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will be a collaborative and driven individual with excellent communication skills, able to work flexibly and travel to support suppliers across the US. You will have previous quality engineering experience and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on significant development programs, lead Quality Engineering initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on our products and processes. If you're passionate about quality engineering and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

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.

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 bachelor's level or higher or equivalent experience/combined education.

-Previous quality experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures

-Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

-Thorough understanding of engineering requirements and inspection methods

-Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

-Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board)

-Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and in Quality Management processes / capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems

-Experience working with Government customers

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

-Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and all other stakeholders

-Ability to travel to required inspection or delivery locations, ranging from day trips to multiple weeks (10+) up to 50%+.

-Ability to obtain a passport

-Ability to obtain a secret security clearance

Desired skills

-STEM degree at bachelor's level or higher preferred.

-Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

-Practical interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

-Practical communication skills - written, oral, listening, and presentation

-Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

-Strong problem-solving skills

-SAP / ERP, SharePoint Tableau, or other business intelligence software experience

-Strong familiarity with Production Operations

-Experience with Program Office / Customer Interaction, preferably DOD

-An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

-Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers (including acceptance of product/testing)

-Thorough understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as well as AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning

-Experience with the use of inspection gages and measuring equipment

-Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) certification

-Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment / Property during field, ground, or operational tests

-Ability to obtain an international driver's license

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.