Quality Engineer Asc - Early Career

Quality Engineer Ascent

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Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is seeking a motivated and driven Quality Engineer Ascent (SQE) for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX/ Fort Worth, TX to provide support to the Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS ER) Program. The position will require flexible hours with periodic travel to support LM production sites and suppliers with activity across the United States. Responsibilities include:

• Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Support Integrated Product Teams with reviews of quality data and information on yields, schematics, simulations, test data, qualification reports, configuration audits, drawing reviews, rework, scrap, and non-conformance.
• Support product testing at suppliers and sites.
• Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex.
• Attend program part reviews and Failure Review Board meetings, identify trends, assist in problem resolution, and ensure responsible parties meet commitments.
• Participate as an active member of Preliminary Material Review Boards and potentially Material Review Boards which includes dispositioning non-conforming hardware in SAP, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.
• Perform and participate in assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001 / AS9100.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues.
• Utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement.
• Work closely with suppliers and production teams to set up new processes, line validations, work contractual requirements, obtain corrective action, and provide technical liaison support.
• Make the final decision on acceptability of product by using measurement tools, drawings and creating and reviewing work instructions.

Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Facilitation of and presentation in meetings will be required weekly. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Suppliers, and Customer to ensure quality standards are implemented and being met throughout the production process. Analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understands / identifies risks and drives effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's from an accredited college in a STEM related degree
• Basic understanding of quality engineering principles.
• Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test, inspection methods and work instructions.
• Thorough and detail-oriented focus with strong analytical skills
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools.
• Ability to travel 20% - 50%
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Desired Skills

• Drawing Review Experience
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements or PPAP
• Thorough Knowledge of Quality Management System, ISO9001, and AS9100. Ability to interpret and apply standards.
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

Security Clearance Statement

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

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.