Quality Engineer - Fort Worth, TX

Lockheed Martin (LM) Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated and driven Quality Engineer (QE) for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX/ Fort Worth, TX to provide support to the Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS ER) Program.

Responsibilities

The position will require flexible hours with periodic travel to support LM production sites and suppliers with activity across the United States. Responsibilities include:

Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.

Support Integrated Product Teams with reviews of quality data and information on yields, schematics, simulations, test data, qualification reports, configuration audits, drawing reviews, rework, scrap, and non-conformance.

Support product testing at suppliers and sites.

Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex.

Attend and lead program part reviews and Failure Review Board meetings, identify trends, assist in problem resolution, and ensure responsible parties meet commitments.

Participate as an active member of Preliminary Material Review Boards and potentially Material Review Boards which includes dispositioning non-conforming hardware in SAP, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.

Perform and Participate in assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001 / AS9100.

Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues.

Utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement.

Work closely with suppliers and production teams to set up new processes, line validations, work contractual requirements, obtain corrective action, and provide technical liaison support.

Make the final decision on acceptability of product by using measurement tools, drawings and creating and reviewing work instructions.

The position requires previous quality engineering or technical experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, drawings, methods, work instructions and procedures for the production of manufactured and procured products. Failure troubleshooting throughout the production process.

Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Facilitation of and presentation in meetings will be required weekly.

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Suppliers, and Customer to ensure quality standards are implemented and being met throughout the production process.

Analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understands / identifies risks and drives effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements.

Support Test Engineering activities and collaborate with Software Quality Engineers for all Test Set Related activities.