Sr. Process Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Goleta, CA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in process or manufacturing or quality engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, etc.) and quality methodologies (Six‑Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC)
• Strong problem‑solving ability and experience leading root‑cause investigations
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and documentation requirements

Job Description

You will be the Sr. Process Quality Engineer – Manufacturing for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) – Santa Barbara Focalplane Team. Our team is responsible for driving the highest standards of product quality across all manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop & Execute Quality Plans – Create comprehensive quality control plans, inspection criteria, and test methods for new and existing products.
• Process Audits & Inspections – Perform internal audits, line walkthroughs, and real‑time inspections to verify conformance to specifications and standards.
• Data Analysis & Trending – Collect, analyze, and visualize quality data to uncover trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with design engineers, manufacturing supervisors, test teams, and program managers to resolve non‑conformances.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership – Lead root‑cause investigations, develop corrective actions, and track effectiveness through metrics such as PFMEA and SPC.

Why Join Us

You will contribute to cutting‑edge missile and fire‑control systems that protect national security while working in a collaborative, high‑performance environment with talented engineers and technicians. We provide advanced tools, training, and continuous‑improvement programs to accelerate your career growth. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse functional teams

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.
• Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Ability to work remotely
• Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.