Quality Engineer - Early Career

Security Clearance

None

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Missiles and Fire Control

Department

C3MB000062:PRODUCT ASSURANCE STAFF

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E1581:Quality Engineer Asc

Job Class

QA/Test and Inspection

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Program

Javelin

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours

You will be the Quality Engineer Asc 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 a Quality Engineer Asc, you will support the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes across manufacturing and program operations. In this entry-level role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance to requirements, and timely resolution of quality issues.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and Command Media (e.g., MPPs)
• Reviewing and analyzing nonconformances to assist with defect identification, containment, and documentation
• Participating in root cause and corrective action investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements
• Supporting inspection and test activities, including verification of product conformance
• Assisting with audit preparation and execution (internal, customer, and regulatory)
• Ensuring adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements (AS9100 / ISO 9001)
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and defect reduction strategies

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Ocala, Florida. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of quality principles, including inspection, testing, and defect identification
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Basic knowledge of root cause and corrective action methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

• Exposure to nonconformance systems (MRB, discrepancy reporting, defect tracking tools)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, trend analysis)
• Experience supporting corrective/preventive action (CAPA/CAR) processes
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Understanding of circuit cards assembly, and wiring harness manufacturing

State

Florida

Zip

34472

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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