Job ID: 704940BR Date posted: Sep. 17, 2025
Description:You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for Lockheed Martin's THAAD business area at Pike County Operations in Troy, AL. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured products, and you will play a key role in providing Quality Engineer support, developing and reviewing quality standards, and analyzing quality data.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, analyzing complex quality issues, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, and material support center staff, to ensure that quality standards are met and products are delivered to customers on time.

Your Responsibilities will include:
- Provide Quality Engineer support for the THAAD business area, including developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures
- Analyze quality data on failures, yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance aging, and identify trends and areas for improvement
- Participate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to disposition non-conforming hardware and identify root causes
- Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO-9001/AS9100
- Evaluate design assurance activities and implement production process methodology improvements to mitigate production quality and velocity impacts
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality-related issues, and utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement
- Make final decisions on product acceptability, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place
- Develop, modify, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols, and devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment

Why Join Us
As a highly experienced and skilled quality professional, you will thrive in this role as a Quality Engineer Senior. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you are a certified lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies professional, or have a strong background in quality engineering, and a passion for driving excellence, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of Lockheed Martin's mission.

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 Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama 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. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
STEM degree at the Bachelor's level or above, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting.

Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging.

Experience working non-conformance issues through to root cause and corrective / preventive action.

Knowledge of AS9100 Quality systems.

Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work with and around explosives.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.

Experienced in using various inspection measurement tools.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate verification activity (BVP, PVP, or equivalent) with Orlando and government quality teams.

Ability to work (non-standard) hours as needed.

Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
Desired Skills:
STEM degree at the Bachelor's level or above preferred.

Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt).

Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).

Defense contractor or military contractor experience.

Strong background in a DOD Quality Engineering area.

Customer Relationship Management skills.

Experience working with Government customers.

SAP Application experience and or dispositioning QNotes.

Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and the evaluation of Manufacturing Readiness Levels.

Demonstrated Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Skill.

In-depth knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.

Demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools, and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to perform support functions and make appropriate quality decisions.

Experienced in reading and interpreting drawings and standards in order to develop inspection methods via work instructions.

Experience in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and / or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.
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