Job Description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing work instructions for clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Ensure product compliance by flowing down program and customer requirements and performing physical configuration audits.
• Serve as the final authority on product acceptability based on inspection results and technical specifications.
• Maintain quality procedures, SOPs, and production quality control systems.
• Program and operate CMMs, FaroArms, and Blue Light/3D scanners to capture and validate part and assembly dimensions.
• Perform routine maintenance on CMMs, apply software updates (e.g., Calypso), and ensure secure data storage and backups.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans and control plans.
• Manage PPAP, FAI, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate measurement data, inspection records, and quality notifications within ERP/SAP systems.
• Identify, document, control, and disposition products and process nonconformances per company and customer requirements.
• Lead and manage NCRs and CARs, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methods.
• Verify corrective action implementation and evaluate long-term effectiveness.
• Monitor, analyze, and report quality metrics to support proactive decision-making.
• Perform MSA (Gage R&R) and process capability studies and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, repeatability, and process robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, eliminate waste, lower costs, and improve product quality.
• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams on inspection and quality related tasks.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and communicate findings, risks, and corrective actions to internal teams and customers.
• Train and mentor early-career engineers, inspectors, and production personnel on inspection techniques, quality standards, and compliance.
• Deliver quality awareness training to promote a culture of quality across the organization.

Benefits of Employment:
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry).
• Proven ability to develop and run CMM programs and perform CMM inspections on machined parts.
• Strong understanding of vision inspection systems such as Blue Light 3D scanner, Keyence, OGP etc.
• Proficiency with calibrated inspection tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and feature profiles.
• Strong ability to read and interpret 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, schematics, specifications, and work instructions.
• Advanced understanding of engineering drawings and specifications per ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Basic knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Desired skills

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
• Lean Manufacturing experience: Green Belt preferred.
• Experience working in AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong background in precision inspection, preferably in aerospace, spacecraft, or missile production.
• Hands-on experience with CMM programming, including Zeiss Calypso, and/or machine shop operations.
• Strong metrology skills and proficiency with gauges and inspection tools.
• Demonstrated inspection and quality assurance expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Self-motivated, action oriented, proactive, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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.