Staff Quality Engineer - MFC Programs Lead - Archbald, PA

Description:

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff - MFCProgram Lead for the Program Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for applying quality principles across design, production, and supplier processes to ensure product and process excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Staff - MFC Program Lead you will be responsible for driving program‑level quality execution and serving as the primary quality interface for the MFC program at the Archbald site.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the Quality Engineering effort for the assigned program.
• Apply quality principles to design, production, and supplier processes.
• Coordinate cross‑functional interfaces to ensure product and process excellence.
• Develop and execute program‑specific quality plans and metrics.
• Identify and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about delivering high‑quality solutions that meet demanding program requirements. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a critical MFC program and make a tangible impact on mission success.

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 Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 7 years of professional experience, 5 years of professional experience with a Master's degree, or equivalent combined education and experience.

Ability to act independently and establish engineering basis for decision making.

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.

Understanding of Configuration Management and control processes.

Practices using causal analysis tools to drive

corrective and preventive actions.

This may require the willingness/ability to travel to support program issues/needs as they arise.

Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception exam.

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of MFC Archbald Progams - PGNES or other MFC Programs

Experience in a lead position

History of positive customer coordination and interaction

Experience with Basis of Estimate generation

Experience with NRE planning and execution

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Certification or ASQ Certified Quality

Improvement Associate (CQIA).

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.

Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection.

Strong understanding in AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and/or NQA-1/10CFR50 Appendix 50.

IPC 610/620, J-STD-001 certification and or GD&T familiarity/training.

Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material.

Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities with strong problem solving skills, corrective action and causal analysis techniques.

Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.

Audit, Process Line Verification and/or Hardware

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Quality Assessment experience.

Ability to focus on continual improvement

Be able to effectively communicate with Customer, Program team and other functional departments.

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