Ocala, Florida, USA
1 day ago
QA Engineer - Early Career
Job ID: 687566BR Date posted: Feb. 25, 2025 Program: Functional
Description:Ocala is a beautiful town located between
Gainesville and Orlando.

Ocala is part of Marion County, it has a
population of around 65,000 residents, and it is
a small city in the middle of Florida, but only two
hours to each side of the Florida coast. Ocala is
rated in the top 10 places to live in Florida and
one of the 10 safest places to live. The city of
Ocala is also the home to over 400 thoroughbred
horse farms, training centers and the World
Equestrian Center.

Ocala and Marion County are known as the "Horse Capital of the World." The horse farms
are situated in attractive rolling green pastures.
The area also features numerous rivers, springs
and lakes which provide the perfect environment
for many outdoor activities.

The Ocala Operations is a multi-shift
manufacturing facility that builds circuit cards,
wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical
assemblies. The facility currently has over 1250
employees and provides products to six Missiles
and Fire Control sites. Ocala specializes in both
low volume high mix and high-volume
production that has a combination of automated
processes as well as labor intensive
manufacturing. Ocala Operations has a
represented manufacturing workforce that is
supported by a strong engineering and
operations support team.

As an early career Quality Engineer, you will have
the opportunity to monitor and improve the
quality of our operational processes and outputs.
We are seeking talented engineers to join our
team to help develop many best-in-class
products and solutions in our Missiles & Fire
Control Business Area at our Ocala, FL.
The Quality Engineer position reviews
documentation related to internal and external
manufacturing processes to ensure quality
products are delivered to the customer.

Essential Functions of the Quality Engineer
include:
• Ability to analyze and resolve process issues
varying from basic to moderately complex.
• Attends program corrective action meeting,
identifies trends, assists in problem resolution
and insures responsible parties meet
commitments.
• Participates as an active member of Material
Review Boards and Failure Review Boards which
includes dispositioning non-conforming
hardware, identifying hardware containment ,
identifying appropriate root cause and corrective
action is taken to prevent recurrence.
• Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to
specifications, engineering drawings, procedures
and ISO-9001/AS9100.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers and
program personnel on quality related issues.
• Utilizes lean initiatives to reduce waste and
maintain continuous improvement.
• Makes the final decision on acceptability of
product.
A level 1 employee Typically has 0 - 3 years
of professional experience.

What’s In It For You

Our employees play an active role in
strengthening the quality of life where we live
and work by volunteering more than 850,000
hours annually. Here are some of the benefits
you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

This position will be located at a facility that
requires special access and requires the selected
candidate to be a US Citizen.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree preferably in
Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
or related engineering discipline from an
accredited college.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Understanding of root cause analysis and
corrective action
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team
player
Desired Skills:
- Previous Quality Engineering experience in CCA
(circuit card assembly), electronics or C&H (cable
and harness)
- CQE (certified quality engineer)
CCA (circuit card assembly), electronics or C&H
(cable and harness) experience
- Understanding of root cause analysis and
corrective action
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
Green Belt Certification
- J-STD-001/IPC-A-610/IPC-WHMA-620
familiarization
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
player
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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