Job ID: 718248BR Date posted: Feb. 17, 2026
Description:Quality Engineer Senior Description:
You will be the Quality Engineer Senior 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 the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for providing quality engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
• Updating planning and work instructions
• Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non conformances
• Leading program parts review and corrective action meetings
• Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
• Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
• Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
• Engages in product failure investigations, and material review board decisions
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail oriented engineer who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers. This role offers direct impact on mission critical programs, exposure to cutting edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.
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 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:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM
• Demonstrated experience with nonconformance management, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and contractual requirements
• Experience supporting inspection planning, acceptance criteria, and defect disposition processes
• Proficiency in analyzing quality data and metrics to support risk-based decisions and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing schedules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program teams
Desired Skills:
• Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including high-reliability or mission-critical hardware
• Experience applying AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits
• Familiarity with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Familiarity with MRB, FRB, SPC, and risk mitigation tools
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or inspectors
Clearance Level: None
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.
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