Stratford, CT, 06615, USA
1 day ago
Quality Engineer
**Description:** **WHO YOU ARE** Backshop Quality seeks a highly motivated individual to provide leadership as a quality engineer in the development and implementation of quality planning, inspection methods, and first article inspections and to drive root cause and corrective action investigations\. Assure Quality standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the product lifecycle\. Candidate must be able to perform in a customer\-focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers including the DCMA and FAA\. Position requires coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement on product quality issues and effective issue resolution\. **WHAT WE'RE DOING** At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world\-class team of professionals\. Our mission\-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world\. **THE WORK** Successful candidate will effectively contribute to the Product Quality team in support of the Daily Review Teams \(DRT\), Corrective Action Board \(CAB\), High Visibility \(Hi\-Vis\) escape management process, and data analytics to identify developing trends and maintaining product center key quality metrics\. Promote continuous improvement through effective use of Enterprise Excellence tools such as Relentless Root Cause Analysis and DIVE to eliminate discrepancies and escapes\. Implement standard work for key processes and support Product Operations initiatives\. Additional responsibilities include support of the Material Review Board, Quality Council as well as Product Safety, and ESH initiatives\. Candidates for this position should possess strong product and process knowledge, excellent technical skills, adept with desktop PC applications and information systems, and communication and presentation skills\. This position will be within the Avionics Product Center Quality Engineering Team\. **Basic Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited University or equivalent experience\. • Experience with reading engineering drawings • Knowledge of MS office products \(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\) • Must possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear communications • Flexibility/Adaptability • Ability to work multiple tasks in multiple process areas simultaneously **WHO YOU ARE** You are a dynamic and results\-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes\. You thrive in a fast\-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail\. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team\. **WHY JOIN US** We believe that flexibility is the future of work\. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs\. **Desired Skills:** • Background in ISO 9001/AS9100 • Prefer experience with Sikorsky helicopter and/or aerospace products in a production/manufacturing environment • Basic Quality Engineering knowledge • Familiarity and/or knowledge of Failure Analysis • Experience in root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and technical writing skills • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance \(GD&T\)\. **Clearance Level:** None **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/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.** **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:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** RMS **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First
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