Quality Engineer Sr - E3 at Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Sr. Quality Engineer (QE) based in Grand Prairie, TX, to support Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) production sites.

What You Will Be Doing: In this role, you will serve as the functional Quality Engineering lead, driving the adoption, enhancement, and scaling of Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives to drive process improvements and root cause investigations. You will work closely with production sites and Lines of Business to enable a shift from a reactive to a proactive approach during production.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with production sites to identify processes where SPC can be effectively deployed.
• Managing the administration and configuration of SPC software for inspection plans (characteristics, tolerance values), user/group access permissions, and automated data management.
• Creating templates and custom reports, and integrating CAD models, ballooned drawings, response protocols, and notification rules.
• Developing data visualizations and metrics to support production and root cause investigations.
• Establishing an SPC framework that promotes knowledge sharing and continuity, and training.
• Establishing a governance structure, and rigor to ensure consistency across sites.
• Driving strategies, best practices, and standard methodologies to strengthen the Quality Management System (QMS) and mentor emerging engineering talent.

Why Join Us? The ideal candidate is a curious, self-starting professional with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement. You bring knowledge in Lean Six Sigma applications and quality tools to optimize processes, increase efficiency and reduce process variation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape quality engineering practices across multiple production sites.

Basic Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance required prior to start.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Familiarity with the practical application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to develop quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for SPC application
• Proficiency with Apriso MES, SAP, PLM, and other manufacturing systems.
• Strong data analytics skillset and experience applying quality tools to drive root cause investigations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving efforts, strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently determine solutions, develop and execute action plans, and communicate effectively with leadership.

Desired Skills

• Extensive manufacturing and shop floor knowledge, including hands-on experience with MES (e.g., Apriso), SAP, and PLM (e.g., Windchill).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing practices.
• Working knowledge and application of problem-solving tools such as PFMEA, FMEA, and 5-Why/root cause investigation.
• Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) skills.
• Understanding of Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles as applied to production.
• Ability to assess problems from a systems-level perspective and build compelling presentations and business cases.
• Ability to identify risks, improvement opportunities and quantify business value.
• Applied, hands-on experience using Six Sigma tools and methodology.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation.
• Strong aptitude and willingness to learn new tools, systems, and skills.