Quality Engineer Staff - Arlington, TX

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business area is seeking a Quality Engineer Staff to support the THAAD (Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense) program’s anticipated growth and production ramp‑up. What You Will Be Doing The successful candidate will drive quality assurance activities that enable the rapid, reliable expansion of production facilities, tooling, and test infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams to verify that new infrastructure and equipment meet all required specifications before release to production. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Facility & Equipment Enablement – Lead the definition, qualification, and hand‑off of new or modified production spaces, tooling, and test stations; ensure all infrastructure complies with THAAD program requirements. Verification & Validation (V&V) – Physical confirmation/demonstration testing that the documented process, equipment, tools, personnel and training demonstrate the ability to provide a results/product conforming to the requirements. Quality Integration – Embed quality controls into design reviews, process flows, and documentation for facility upgrades; track and report quality metrics throughout the ramp‑up. Root‑Cause & Corrective Action – Investigate non‑conformances, perform root‑cause analysis, implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness. Process Improvement – Identify bottlenecks or risk areas in the production ramp‑up and propose process enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability. Supplier and LM Make Site Collaboration – Validate that delivered equipment, tooling, and components meet quality standards. Stakeholder Communication – Provide clear, timely status updates and risk assessments to program managers, engineering leads, government representatives, and senior leadership. This position requires working on-site in Arlington, TX, as well as travel to supplier and LM site locations in support of this key role. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities and work alongside expert engineers on a flagship program. 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
STEM degree at Bachelors or higher
Strong knowledge of Quality principles in Aerospace industry (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solutioning capacity and velocity improvement projects in a diverse supply chain.
Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high‑rate production.
Experience with facility‑level projects including tool/fixture integration, test equipment V&V, production line optimization, etc.
Proven track record developing new capabilities within the supply chain.
Expertise in root‑cause analysis techniques and implementing lasting corrective actions.
Familiarity with Lean/Six‑Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
Ability to effectively communicate and interface with fast paced teaming environment.
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Facility & Equipment Enablement – Lead the definition, qualification, and hand‑off of new or modified production spaces, tooling, and test stations; ensure all infrastructure complies with THAAD program requirements.
Verification & Validation (V&V) – Physical confirmation/demonstration testing that the documented process, equipment, tools, personnel and training demonstrate the ability to provide a results/product conforming to the requirements.
Quality Integration – Embed quality controls into design reviews, process flows, and documentation for facility upgrades; track and report quality metrics throughout the ramp‑up.
Root‑Cause & Corrective Action – Investigate non‑conformances, perform root‑cause analysis, implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
Process Improvement – Identify bottlenecks or risk areas in the production ramp‑up and propose process enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability.
Supplier and LM Make Site Collaboration – Validate that delivered equipment, tooling, and components meet quality standards.
Stakeholder Communication – Provide clear, timely status updates and risk assessments to program managers, engineering leads, government representatives, and senior leadership.