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Serving as a technical authority and subject matter expert, this role guides the application of quality engineering principles to engineering design, manufacturing, production support, and process improvement.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional decisions. The Technical Lead drives complex investigations, establishes consistent quality engineering practices, and partners with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, and other stakeholders to deliver measurable, sustainable quality improvements.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead technical execution: Establish consistent approaches to quality engineering, problem-solving, analysis, investigations, and process improvement.\nApply engineering expertise: Evaluate designs, drawings, specifications, requirements, processes, and production data to assess compliance, identify risks, and recommend actions.\n Resolve complex quality issues: Lead root cause investigations, develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify solution effectiveness.\n Drive data-based decisions: Apply and guide the use of statistical analysis, statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), reliability methods, and other quality tools to identify variation, trends, and improvement opportunities.\nStrengthen quality controls: Evaluate and improve inspection, testing, process control, and quality assurance methods to prevent defects and ensure consistent product quality.\nDevelop technical talent: Mentor engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and guidance on quality engineering methods and best practices.\nCollaborate across functions: Lead cross-functional technical problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.\nAdvance continuous improvement: Improve quality engineering processes, methodologies, and team effectiveness.\nBalance priorities and execution: Guide technical approaches across multiple complex efforts while remaining hands-on with critical quality engineering activities.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n8+ years of experience in F-35 or other major defense program.\nExtensive experience applying quality engineering principles to complex engineering, manufacturing, or product quality challenges.\nStrong knowledge of engineering requirements, drawings, specifications, inspection methods, and product and process compliance.\nDemonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence decisions across functional teams without formal management authority.\nExperience working with Quality, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, government representatives, and other stakeholders.\nDesired Skills\nExperience as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or senior technical resource in Quality Engineering or a related discipline.\nAdvanced knowledge of statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, reliability methodologies, and other quantitative quality engineering tools.\nAbility to independently lead multiple large, complex technical projects while balancing team support and operational priorities.\nPost-secondary education in a related discipline.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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