**Description:** Lockheed Martin is looking to hire multiple quality engineers to support our operations team at our Ocala, FL site\. Ocala Operations has a represented manufacturing workforce that is supported by a strong engineering and operations support team\.
As a Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to monitor and improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs\.
**What You Will Be Doing**
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer\.
- Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to moderately complex\.
- Attends and leads program corrective action meeting, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution, and ensures responsible parties meet commitments\.
- Participates as an active member of Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards which includes dispositioning non\-conforming hardware, identifying hardware containment , identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence\.
- Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO\-9001/AS9100\.
- Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues\.
- Utilizes lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement\.
- Makes the final decision on acceptability of product\.
- Plans and performs First Article Inspections \(FAIs\) in accordance with AS9102
**Why Join Us**
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus \-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you\.
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 Ocala, FL\! Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location\.
MUST BE A U\.S\. CITIZEN \- This position is located at a facility that requires special access\. Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance\.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- This position will be located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen\.
- Ability to obtain secret clearance\.
- Bachelors STEM degree or higher\.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications\.
- Previous Engineering experience\.
**Desired Skills:**
- Strong communication skills \(both oral and written\)\.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player\.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office \(i\.e\. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc\.\)\.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
and continuous improvement
- ISO\-9001/AS9100 knowledge\.
- Circuit Card Assembly / Electronic Component Assembly experience, Cable/Harness experience, Corrective Action process, Preliminary Material Review experience, Material Review Board experience, Military/Aerospace specs\.
- Ability to understand Engineering data packages, including GD&T requirements, material and process specifications, and schematics\.
- Familiarity with the manufacturing and inspection techniques
- Experience interacting with government customers \(DCMA, DoD\)
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations at working and leadership levels
- Experience with drafting and reviewing Manufacturing Process Plans
- Ample experience with root cause and corrective action \(RCCA\)
- Experience with structured process improvement process activities\. i\.e\. Six Sigma \- Black Belt or Green Belt
**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