Quality Engineer Stf- E4
The posting names a Secret clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
In this role you will-
Requirements Development
Contract requirements review and adoption
Quality Assurance Plan creation input
Parts Plan development
SOW generation
CDRL/ EIDP requirements
Quality Requirements Checklist/ Letter
Q-Code Matrix creation
PO Coding (SCQ Coding group)
PMP/ EEE engagement – Parts Plan, SP29D002
Proactive Supplier Engagement
Supplier selection input (Supplier Scorecard)
Special Process/ 3001 Surveys
PAI/ SIP generation
PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, HAR, PSR
RBSRI application
Production/ ATLO Support
Supplier Liable QNotes
SCANs/SCARs
Program CAB
SLARs
eSIP Engagement
SCQ Metrics
Contract Material Transfers – Program assessment/ approval
Supplier VRIC, QNote, FRB
Supplier Status meetings, visit coordination, audit coordination
Q-Code removal evaluation
SCQ coordination items
Suppliers, RI, Production Centers, ATLO
Standard Job Description
Plans, organizes, develops, and directs all supplier‑quality related activities - including contract requirements review and adoption, Quality Assurance Plan input, Parts Plan development, Statement of Work generation, CDRL/EIDP requirements, Quality Requirements Checklist/Letter creation, Q‑Code Matrix creation, PO coding (SCQ Coding group), and PMP/EEE engagement (Parts Plan, SP29D002).
Provides proactive supplier engagement by supplying input for supplier selection (Supplier Scorecard), coordinating Special Process surveys after Supply Chain Management initiation, generating supplier inspection documents (PAI/SIP), participating in development and production milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, HAR, and PSR), and applying Risk Based Source and Receiving Inspection (RBSRI) methodology.
Supports production and ATLO operations through management of supplier‑liable defect notices (QNotes), Supplier Corrective Action Notices and Requests (SCANs/SCARs), program Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities, Supplier Limited Approval Requests (SLARs), supplier‑improvement engagements, and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) metrics. In addition, support contract material‑transfer assessments and approvals, supplier Vender Request for Information or Change (VRICs), other QNotes, Failure Review Boards (FRBs), coordination of supplier status meetings, visit and audit scheduling, evaluation of Q‑Code removal, and SQM coordination items across suppliers, Receiving Inspection (RI), production centers, and ATLO.
Participate in or drive process improvement activity. May be certified in Lean and Six‑Sigma quality‑engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications
Familiar with Procure-to-Pay or SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Experience in one of the following disciplines: Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or anything else related.
Microsoft Office applications experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Project Leadership/Management experience
5+ years of related quality engineering experience
Creating, developing visualization for, or using metrics
Experience with tableau or SPC for Excel
Technical Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with Global Supply Chain / Supply Chain Management
Defect resolution through implementation of effective root cause corrective action.
Quality Material Review Board (MRB) certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Program Quality Engineering Experience
Supplier Quality Engineering Experience
Survey/Supplier Auditing Experience
RCCA Certification
ASQ Certification (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE, CSSGB, CSSBB, etc.)
Currently active Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.
Littleton is home to Lockheed Martin's Waterton Canyon space campus, for production, engineering and testing, where it built a $350 million satellite production facility. (Source: Denver7)
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