Job Description
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated and driven Staff Quality Engineer for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX to provide support supporting multiple programs.
What You Will Be DoingYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Compliance - Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance with ISO‑9001 / AS9100 and engineering specifications.
• Process Optimization – Analyze the current requirements lifecycle and recommend improvements that reduce cycle time, increase clarity, and maintain full traceability.
• Adoption of Best Practices – Introduce acceleration techniques where they can enhance efficiency without compromising compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Facilitate cross functional teams to build consensus on updated processes and ensure seamless adoption.
• Quality Integration – Embed appropriate quality gates and risk based verification steps into the streamlined workflow to guarantee that accelerated delivery does not affect safety or performance.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Define and monitor key performance indicators and use results to drive continuous improvement.
• Reporting - Present performance briefings and technical reviews to site and program leadership.
• Mentorship - Provide mentorship and foster the professional development of team members.
Why Join UsDo you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
MUST BE A US CITIZEN: The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications
STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher, or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
5+ years of Experience in disposition of non-conforming products.
Quality engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products.
Desired skills
Bachelors level or higher in STEM
Strong knowledge of Quality principles in Aerospace industry (AS9100, etc.),
Familiarity with Lean/Six‑Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Organized with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ASQ certification Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (Problem Solving- Root Cause Analysis).
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.*
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
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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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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.