Description:

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of manufactured products in the THAAD business area at Pike County Operations.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for supporting quality initiatives, improving processes, and safeguarding product integrity.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and review quality standards, methods, and procedures for manufactured products.


• Support Integrated Product Teams and production sites with quality data analysis and reviews.


• Conduct failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, and develop corrective‑action plans.


• Participate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to disposition non‑conforming hardware.


• Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams, directly influencing product quality and contributing to the success of a critical defense capability.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama 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. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:
-STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above and/or equivalent experience/combined education.

-Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting.

-Ability to analyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging.

-Experience working non-conformance issues through to root cause and corrective / preventive action.

-Knowledge of AS9100 Quality systems.

-Working knowledge / experience of electronic testing methods in a manufacturing environment.

-Experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications and schematics in order to develop inspection/test methods via work instructions.

-Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection.

-Ability to work with and around explosives.

-Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.

-Experienced in using various inspection measurement tools.

-Ability to work (non-standard) hours as needed.

-Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
Desired Skills:
-STEM degree at bachelors level or higher preferred.

-Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt).

-Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.

-Defense contractor or military contractor experience.

-Effective communication and presentation skills.

-Strong background in a DOD Quality Engineering area.

-Customer Relationship Management skills.

-Experience working with Government customers.

-SAP Application experience and or dispositioning QNotes.

-Demonstrated Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Skill.

-In-depth knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.

-Demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools, and root cause analysis skills.

-Ability to perform support functions and make appropriate quality decisions.

-Previous experience with programming languages C, C++, C#, National Instrument’s Lab-View Lab-Windows CVI and Test-Stand software and a familiarity with common electronic test equipment, components and devices is very desirable.

-Familiarity with manufacturing software DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools in a manufacturing environment.

-Experience in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and / or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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