Quality Engineer Associate

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. 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, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline).
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to interpret data, generate reports, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to present findings and recommend corrective actions to engineers, managers, and production staff.
• Ability to understand and interprete engineering drawings
• Must be a US Citizen and have the abvility to obtain secret clearance

Desired Skills

• GPA  3.0 (or equivalent academic standing) is often preferred.
• Internship, co‑op, or project experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Exposure to audits, supplier quality, or process improvement initiatives is advantageous.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen training.
• CAD/CAE exposure (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo) is a plus for reviewing designs.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $52400.00 - $97400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.