L.O. Coatings Quality Engineer Sr (Level 3)

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with Root Cause and Corrective Action/Problem Solving Methodology/Quality tools
• Basic understanding of statistical and data analytic skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products
• An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job Description

This position will report to the Quality Manager of F-35 Low Observable (LO) Finishes with responsibility for supporting F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Landside Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF) and Flight Line DD-250 build areas.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Engineering capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues.
• Conducting Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to support Action Requests (AR) from field customers, Corrective Action Requests (CAR) from internal DCMA customer, and internal Quality Assurance Record (DR's) and Internal Corrective Action (ICA) activities/functions that address product nonconformances and Quality/FOD escapes.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

Desired Skills

• Position generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified
• Experience with Minitab, Tableau, and Business Objects for data analytic/dashboard creation
• F-35 production operations experience
• Experience with Low Observable (LO) Finishes/Coating Technology and/or processes
• Understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Experience with Product-Quality methods either from the quality or manufacturing perspective
• Ability to effectively navigate complex product and process-related requirements to validate nonconformances and develop corrective actions in coordination with DCMA and Production colleagues
• Experience with Microsoft Office Systems, Shop Floor Manager (SFM) or similar manufacturing management systems, Product Data Management (PDM) or similar engineering database, Quality Assurance Documentation System (Apriso) or similar system
• American Society for Quality (ASQ): Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQOE) certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations
• Conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments

Other Important Information

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.

Ability to work remotely
Onsite
Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.