Quality Engineer Stf - E4
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 or process 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 testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Focus of this role heavily involves emphasis on Yield Improvement Team activities for a specific program site. As the YIT lead for the program site, will be responsible for leading the cross functional yield improvement team to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers. Will be responsible for driving and collaborating with this YIT team during working group meetings and pitching action plan progress at various forums such as Corrective Action Board and Program Executive YIT.
Other Responsibilities Include:
Supporting Integrated Product Teams and various production sites with reviews of quality data on failures, yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance aging
Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer
Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging
Attending program corrective action meetings, identifying trends, assisting in problem resolution and ensuring responsible parties meet requirements and commitments
Participating as an active member of Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards which include dispositioning of non-conforming hardware, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence
Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001/AS9100
Evaluating the design assurance activities and implementation of production process methodology to prevent impacts to production velocity and quality
Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues
Making the final decision on acceptability of product
Basic Qualifications
Technical Engineering degree in a Technical, Industrial, or Quality Assurance related field at the Bachelor level or above
Experience leading cross functional yield improvement activities to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers
Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts that will enable review of Quality Engineering processes, inspections, root causal analysis, problem solving, and taking action on related Performance Metrics
Root causal analysis experience and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical or process issues varying from basic to very complex
Experience in disposition of non-conforming material or products
Desired Skills
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement associate (CQIA)
Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Well versed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to travel
Effective communication skills: written, oral, listening, and technical writing
Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration
Leadership and customer relationship management skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.