Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for providing quality‑engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes

Updating planning and work instructions

Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non‑conformances

Leading program parts review and corrective‑action meetings

Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements

Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance

Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures

Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place

Engages in product failure investigations, and material review board decisions

Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers. This role offers direct impact on mission‑critical programs, exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Ocala, Florida.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM

Demonstrated experience with nonconformance management, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and contractual requirements

Experience supporting inspection planning, acceptance criteria, and defect disposition processes

Proficiency in analyzing quality data and metrics to support risk-based decisions and continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing schedules

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program teams

Desired Skills

Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including high-reliability or mission-critical hardware

Experience applying AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits

Familiarity with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.

Familiarity with MRB, FRB, SPC, and risk mitigation tools

Familiarity with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and influence outcomes without direct authority

Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or inspectors

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (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.