Job ID: 697167BR Date posted: Jul. 07, 2025
Description:Program Quality Engineer Sr Stf

Location: Marietta GA

What You Will Be Doing
Are you ready to lead quality excellence on a high-visibility, cutting-edge program within Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP)? We’re seeking a Senior Staff Program Quality Engineer to serve as the quality lead on a critical special project, driving performance improvements that support mission success and operational readiness.

In this influential role, you'll apply advanced quality science techniques to manage variation, enhance product integrity, and reduce cost. You’ll work across functions to ensure compliance, guide process improvements, and deliver results that directly impact product reliability and program milestones.

Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Lead Quality Engineer for a special project, operating with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, high-priority environment.

- Apply quality science methodologies to identify and control variation affecting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

- Conduct detailed data analysis (quality and cost), root cause investigations, and lead the implementation and validation of corrective and preventive actions.

- Drive variation management and collaborate on supplier quality integration efforts to support robust, end-to-end process control.

- Develop and execute area improvement strategies focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and repair costs.

- Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

- Represent the quality function in customer-facing engagements, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely resolution of quality concerns.

- Provide mentorship or guidance to junior quality personnel, as needed.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You’re a seasoned quality professional who thrives in leadership roles and enjoys solving complex challenges. You bring a strategic mindset, a strong command of data-driven decision-making, and a passion for improving systems and outcomes. Your ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results makes you a trusted partner in high-stakes environments.

Marietta, GA This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position supports a secure facility and requires special access

A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in one or more of the following
areas: quality engineering, quality assurance,
inspection, quality auditing.

• Experience with reading and interpret
engineering requirements and specifications and
apply their intent for evaluating acceptance of
quality products.

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

•Experience with: Catia, 3DX or XVE

• GD&T Experience

• Design for manufacturing

• Experience with:
Internal surveillance (PCS/PBS/PPV)
Inspection Planning and Work Instructions
Inspection methods (MSA, gage R&R)
SPC, KC management (design and process KCs)
RCCA
Metrics development; analytics
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the
organization to identify and drive systemic root
cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative,
qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate
and influence others in a concise, data driven manner.

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.

• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Requirements.

• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.

• Excellent teaming skills; must interface with all levels of management, technical experts, and floor level personnel in a multi-organizational environment.

• Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQOE certification.

• Bachelors degree in technical discipline (Engineering, Math, or Science) (exceptions may be made for candidates with significant experience in root cause and corrective action, or if the candidate is a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) ).

• Experience with D/PFMEA, Process improvement tools (DMAIC, Six Sigma)

• AS9145 Experience

• Full Scale Determinant Assembly

•Supplier QA engagement

•Supplier performance management KPIs

• FAI experience

•PLM lifecycle knowledge
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First