Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation,program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product orprocess quality for make and/or buy products. 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, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testingprocesses, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assessproducts or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selectionprocess and maintain certification programs. This position reports to F-35 Enterprise Sustainment Quality leader and is responsible for integration, coordination,and problem resolution of supplied products that are suspect of intended use. The position will focus on processdevelopment, execution and administration; coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to issue, track,receive/document and report official closure of Quality Concern Notifications that include Product QualityDeficiency Reports, Notice of Escapes, and Product Recall Process (material survey) through the life-cycle untilissue is contained and resolved. Will utilize various methods to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and controlsources detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets. Will coordinate root cause, corrective and preventiveaction investigations/ decisions/ validations, along with area improvement strategy and planning. Responsible and accountable for delivering effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive andimprove overall quality performance reducing quality escapes to the field. Will collaborate with various functions toassure compliance and continuous improvement; this includes integration of core engineering, SQM, SCM,Production Aircraft/Material Survey Group, and R&M. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
Quality Assurance experience in active flight operations environment. Experience working with internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to develop corrective action plans for product & policy non-conformance. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience in presenting to leadership
Desired Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience Specific experience with the F-35 aircraft or other 5th generation platform. Process / procedure development Communication experience in order to influence control, and/or research and development as they apply toproduct or process quality for make and/or buy products Perform technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings andprocedures. Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on qualityrelated issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.