Job ID: 724775BR Date posted: Apr. 23, 2026
Description:We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Sr to join the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team and enhance our Supply Chain Quality Assurance efforts. In this role you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality framework that governs purchased parts from suppliers, through our manufacturing processes, and ultimately to the customer.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Quality Engineer Sr supporting Supply Chain Quality in Lufkin, TX, you will drive automation and mistake proofing initiatives across the inbound flow of supplier deliveries—including receiving, receiving inspection, and stock put away processes. You will coordinate equipment maintenance for receiving inspection, provide technical guidance to ensure component compliance, and implement streamlined tools for efficient Supplier Quality task management. Additionally, you will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to increase the reliability and efficiency of quality controlled material handling and disposition processes for purchased materials.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Offering technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineers and cross functional teams on the compliance evaluation of purchased materials.
• Creating, reviewing, and approving process documentation related to receiving inspection and Supply Chain Quality procedures.
• Implementing, programming, and maintaining quality focused automation equipment and inspection tooling (e.g., XRF/X ray systems, solderability testers, CMMs, structured light scanners) to meet material analysis requirements and improve the efficiency of purchased material handling.
• Developing and proposing innovative methodologies that streamline Supply Chain Quality processes, align with organizational objectives, and enable earlier detection of non conforming parts before they enter manufacturing.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams to optimize work center layouts and material flow, ensuring the Supply Chain Quality area supports both quality controlled operations and upstream/downstream processes efficiently.
• Driving update requests for centrally controlled purchased material requirements within ERP/MES systems to ensure optimal material flow and reliability at production sites.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and committed to upholding rigorous quality standards. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on product excellence and work within a supportive team environment.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited college with 3+ years of professional experience.
- Must be a US Citizen and have ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Experience in engineering or quality roles developing methods, work instructions, and procedures for hardware inspection, particularly for automated processes.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, creating appropriate quality test and inspection methods, and translating them into clear work instructions.
- Demonstrated aptitude for rapidly understanding end to end supply chain processes, including all sub tier steps required to move components from supplier through warehousing to the production floor.
- Proven skill in devising innovative approaches to extract key performance indicators from manufacturing support activities and establishing accurate, meaningful metrics.
- Experience dispositioning non conforming products and resolve technical or process-related issues leveraging root cause/corrective action tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Quality Standards (ISO 9000 / AS9100)
- Experience with APMC (Automated Process Monitoring and Control)
- Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
- Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt Training
- Basic understanding of metrology principles and the ability to ensure measurement traceability when required.
- Proficiency in using inspection gauges and precision measuring equipment.
- Experience working with Government customers
- Broad manufacturing background in circuit card, wire harness, and electronic assembly production, enabling ability to act as a technical mentor for material support and component application issues.
- Willingness and attention to detail to conduct thorough, repetitive data assessments to support the implementation of process or requirement improvements across all relevant component part numbers.
- Effective Communication/Presentation Skills (Written, Oral, Listening, Technical Writing).
- Effective EQ Skills (Mindfulness, Team Building, Collaboration).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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.
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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First