Katie BarryDescription
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer Senior (QE) for a position in Arlington, TX. Responsibilities include:
Applies quality principles in the areas of: (1) Design, (2) Incoming material, (3) Production control, (4) Product evaluation, (5) Program performance, (6) Reliability, (7) Inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products
Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.
Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective / preventive action.
Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.
Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and / or supplier performance and productivity.
Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Basic Qualifications:
Engineering Degree at the Bachelor level or above
Must have ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers
Expert level experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with continual improvement projects, utilizing Lean Manufacturing methodologies
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (CSSBB, CSSGB)
Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision in a fast- paced environment
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Demonstrated problem solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Desired Skills:
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace industry experience
Able to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of QE processes, and related performance metrics
Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Effective communication skills - written, oral, listening, presentation and technical writing
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
