Quality Engineer
Oldsmar, Florida
Oldsmar, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional quality and innovative solutions to support our customers and our internal teams. Guided by integrity and excellence, we believe that by leveraging advanced technologies and fostering collaboration across sites and teams, we can meet and exceed even the most challenging expectations. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, engineering, and ensuring quality excellence in every product we deliver.
THE WORK
This requisition is for a Quality professional supporting the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area at the Electronics Production Center (EPC) in Clearwater, Florida. This position will interact directly with program teams at the site and multiple Lockheed Martin sites that we provide assemblies to, including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), cables, and box-level assemblies. You will also collaborate with Quality Program Managers (QPMs), Manufacturing program managers (MPMs), and engineering teams to ensure critical product quality and delivery standards are consistently met. This position requires the ability to work independently, experience successfully collaborating across multiple sites, and a robust set of Quality Engineering skills.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Collaborate with program teams across multiple Lockheed Martin sites to deliver high-quality CCAs, box assemblies, cables, and related hardware components to internal customers.
- Lead the identification of root causes and implementation of corrective actions, evaluate process and product performance (via non-conformance analysis), support continuous improvement initiatives, and work with production/engineering teams to ensure compliance to requirements.
- Provide QA support for hardware change control boards (configuration, change, and engineering review boards) and customer acceptance reviews.
- Identify trends and opportunities for improvement through data analytics platforms, such as Tableau, and other reporting tools to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Leverage predictive and automation-based quality tools, AI systems, and automated processes to enhance inspection and testing efficiencies while driving proactive improvements.
- Actively engage in advanced manufacturing initiatives, including Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Lean Manufacturing, automation technologies, and Computer-Aided Inspections.
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and dedicate yourself to delivering superior products and solutions tailored to customer needs. You are detail-oriented, data-driven, and committed to leveraging advanced tools and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
WHY JOIN US
Our culture and values are grounded in a shared sense of purpose: ensuring those who serve always stay ahead of ready. At Lockheed Martin, you'll work alongside some of the most innovative and talented minds in the industry, contributing to projects that truly make a difference in the world. We are committed to fostering a workplace where integrity, excellence, and collaboration drive everything we do.
Basic Qualifications:
- Comprehensive understanding of AS9100 standards with familiarity in regulatory requirements and aerospace/defense quality practices.
- Skilled in using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Technical software proficiency is a plus.
Hardware & Manufacturing Insight: In-depth knowledge in hardware requirements evaluation, design, system integration, and assembly processes for various commodities.
Desired Skills:
Expertise in Data Analytics: Proficient in using Tableau and other visualization/analytics tools for data-driven insights.
AI/Automation Applications: Knowledgeable in implementing automation and AI technologies for inspection processes and predictive quality strategies.
Certifications: Preferably certified in Lean/Six Sigma Black or Green Belt methodologies to drive process improvements.
Commodities Experience: Demonstrated experience with Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and box-level product manufacturing.
Industry Standards and Processes: Hands-on expertise with IPC-610, IPC-620, and related quality models critical for effective quality evaluations.
Collaboration with Internal Customers: Proven ability to work collaboratively across programs and sites to achieve customer-centric objectives.
Communication: Possesses strong communication skills to interact productively with stakeholders across multiple sites.
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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
