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Quality Engineer – Goleta, CA Security Clearance Jobs in Goleta, USA at Lockheed Martin
Position: Quality Engineer – Goleta, CA with Security Clearance
Job Number 721854
Description:
You will be a Program Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Santa Barbara Focal plane team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of products from suppliers across the United States, implementing quality-control processes, and driving supplier performance excellence. What You Will Be Doing As a Quality Engineer you will be responsible for developing and executing the program’s quality plan, serving as the primary point of contact for quality issues, and guiding cross-functional teams toward continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Developing, implementing, and maintaining the program quality plan to meet contractual and customer requirements.
* Analyzing quality data, leading root-cause investigations, and driving corrective-action initiatives.
* Conducting audits, inspections, and surveillance activities and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
* Communicating quality status, metrics, and progress updates to the Integrated Program Team and senior leadership.
* Collaborating with supplier quality, process engineering, manufacturing, and systems teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This role provides direct impact on advanced defense systems, exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security. 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 located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
– STEM Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline required or equivalent experience/combined education
– Quality or Development or Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
– Project Management Skills
– Root Cause and Corrective Action Facilitation Experience
– Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (This requires US Citizenship) Desired
Skills:
– STEM Bachelors Degree from an accredited college highly preferred
– Excellent verbal and written communication
– Previous Program or Product Quality Experience
– Project Management, Leadership, and Delegation Abilities – ISO
9001/AS9100 experience
– Risk Identification and Mitigation
– Formal Causal Analysis Experience
– Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt
– Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDCA), Focal plane (FPA) Manufacturing or Quality experience
– Experience with MDA Mission Assurance Provisions (MAP) – Space-Qualified Hardware
– Data analysis, trend analysis (AI-facilitated) 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: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week Pay Rate:
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Title: Quality Engineer – Goleta, CA Security Clearance
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Goleta, USA
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