Quality Engineer

JOB ID: 718241BR

Date posted: Feb. 17, 2026

Description:

Quality Engineer Description:
You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for providing quality engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
• Updating planning and work instructions
• Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non conformances
• Leading program parts review and corrective action meetings
• Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
• Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
• Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
• Engages in product failure investigations, and material review board decisions
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail oriented engineer who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers. This role offers direct impact on mission critical programs, exposure to cutting edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.

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 in Ocala, Florida. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM
• Experience supporting nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, measurement tools, and basic statistical techniques.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve quality issues.
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired Skills:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems and aerospace quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection per AS9102 requirements.
• Experience with quality data analysis, metrics, and trend reporting.
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience using manufacturing execution systems or quality management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.

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:

3x12 hour day
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:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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