Quality Engineer (Second Shift) - Chelmsford, MA

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) team. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and manufacturing precision‑engagement aerospace and defense systems, ensuring the highest level of quality for our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and for partnering with design and production teams to deliver flawless products.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes.

Analyze and resolve process issues, driving corrective actions.

Lead program corrective‑action meetings and participate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards.

Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality‑related issues while applying lean initiatives for continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and championing continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to impact mission‑critical systems, work alongside world‑class engineers, and shape the future of aerospace quality.

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 OpportunityThis position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

Security Clearance Requirement

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 clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM related field or higher with 1+ year of experience or equivelant combined education/experience
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a secret clearance and must obtain an interim secret prior to start so therefore all candidates need to be US Citizens

Desired Skills

Bachelors degree in a STEM related field and 2+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEAs, and Root Cause and Corrective Action processes.
• Experience in Six-Sigma green belt techniques and statistical process control methods.
• Discrete and/or Micro-electronics experience.
• J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 familiarization.
• ASQ CQE.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

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.