Quality Engineer - Camden, AR

Quality Engineer - Camden, AR | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for producing and validating hardware for sophisticated missile systems and launch vehicles. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for tackling complex technical problems, delivering innovative solutions, and independently driving quality improvements across inspection and assembly processes. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement robust quality inspection procedures that support assembly operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, tool technicians, and customers to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
• Mentor less‑experienced engineers and lead inspection effort teams.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to achieve long‑range objectives and explore new concepts.
• Stay current on industry best practices and represent the organization at relevant conferences.

Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who thrives on solving difficult quality challenges and driving continuous improvement. This role offers a high‑impact platform to influence mission‑critical hardware, work alongside top engineering talent, and shape the future of our missile systems. 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.

This position is in Camden. Security Clearance Requirement 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 clearance is required to start.

Desired skills:

• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification with knowledge of statistical process controls.
• Effective time management and good organizational skills.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering Degree
• Exhibit business professionalism and values.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.

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.

Employee will work on-site full-time.

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

This position is full-time.

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.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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 $67,000 - $117,990. 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. 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.

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.