Program Quality Engineer Sr

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and driven Program Quality Engineer for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX. You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the ATACMS team. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for interfacing with Production, Shop Floor Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering, investigating non conformance issues, organizing and tracking hardware quality audits and FAIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Interfacing with Production, Shop Floor Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering and customers. • Lead investigations of non conformance issues and Provide technical data and analysis to support engineering investigations and root cause/corrective preventive actions. • Drive closure of non conformance reports, and contribute to Corrective Action Board meetings. • Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. • Organizing and tracking Hardware Quality Audits (HQAs) and First Article Inspections (FAIs) • Participating in product, process, and surveillance audits/assessments to identify improvement opportunities • Leading corrective/preventive actions based on findings and look ahead activities • The position requires previous quality engineering experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the development of manufactured and procured products. • Individual should be a self-starter, with an attention to detail, who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment. • Duties may include: Performance at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards. • Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities Participate (as required) in supplier's failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board(MRB) activities. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem?solver who thrives in a fast?paced, high?impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape supplier quality strategy for a leading defense portfolio, work with cutting?edge technology, and make a tangible difference to mission?critical programs. 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 Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications Ability to travel up to 25% of the time STEM degree in Bachelors or higher, or equivalent experience Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and in Quality Management processes / capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Desired skills STEM degree in Bachelors or higher preferred Previous quality experience in reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures Ability to interpret drawings and specifications Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board) Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration Effective communication skills - written, oral, listening, and presentation Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving skills SAP / ERP, SharePoint and Tableau or other business intelligence software experience Strong familiarity with Production Operations Experience with Program Office / Customer Interaction, preferably DOD An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and all other stakeholders 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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