Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer (CMM Programmer) for the Precision Measurement Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring accurate measurement and validation of hardware components across missile, launcher, and vehicle programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer (CMM Programmer) you will be responsible for driving quality excellence through measurement strategy, inspection development, and root‑cause resolution.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Determine optimal measurement techniques and develop work instructions for part and tooling inspections.


• Perform First Article Inspections, FMEA, gauge R&R studies, and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives.


• Analyze product defects and process failures, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.


• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, CMM operators, tool technicians, and customer representatives to ensure seamless quality integration.


• Support CMM maintenance contracts, calibration, and the overall Quality Management System.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, technically‑savvy professional who thrives in a modern manufacturing environment and is eager to become a subject‑matter expert on CMM programming. This role offers the chance to work on high‑impact defense programs while enjoying the quality of life in a family‑friendly small‑town setting.

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 Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas 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.

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Basic Qualifications

STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher or equivalent experience/combined education.

Ability to acquire and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Effective interpersonal skills and communication Skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Ethical integrity and business professionalism

Desired skills

STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher preferred.

GD&T (ASME Y14.5) training/experience/knowledge

CMM programming experience (Zeiss Calypso preferred)

Precision measurement - open setup

Demonstrated initiative and accountability

Well organized with the ability to track multiple activities and prioritize tasks based on importance

Proficient in collection, analysis, and use of data to make informed decisions

Lean/Six Sigma techniques and Statistical Process Control concepts

First Article Inspections (FAI), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCA/CA)

Quality Management System exposure (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

CNC knowledge

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

Experience in SAP

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, 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, Massachusetts, 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.