Quality Engineer (Level 3) (Fort Worth)

Job ID : 704434BR

Date posted : Sep. 09, 2025

Description :

You will be the Quality Engineer (Level 3) for the Quality Engineering team which is responsible for ensuring the quality of supplied products and processes.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer (Level 3), you will be responsible for integrating, coordinating, and resolving quality concerns related to supplied products and processes. Your role will focus on process execution and administration, including coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to address quality issues.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating the issuance, tracking, and closure of Quality Concern Notifications, including Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Notice of Escapes, and Product Recall Process.
• Utilizing various methods to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and control sources detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Coordinating root cause, corrective, and preventive action investigations, decisions, and validations, along with area improvement strategy and planning.
• Collaborating with various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Delivering effective methods and initiating improvements to drive and improve overall quality performance, reducing quality escapes to the field.

What's In It For 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. 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.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this role is a collaborative and detail-oriented individual with experience in quality engineering. You should have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. This role stands out as an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of our products and processes, and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about driving improvement and excellence.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

At least 3 years in aircraft maintenance with knowledge of aircraft systems / structures, modification practices, coatings applications, specifications, and inspection criteria. Specific experience with modification completion and customer closure processes.

Strong working knowledge of FOD / Tool Control processes, AS9110 Quality Management System. Capable of developing Quality Assurance Plans and policies

Quality Assurance experience in active flight operations environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / specifications and apply their intent for evaluating acceptance of quality products.

Prior experience conducting causal analyses / problem solving, corrective and preventive action, continuous improvement methods and techniques will be required to support aircraft level issues.

Desired Skills :

Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and partnering across organizational boundaries with the ability to engage with subject matter experts in a variety of different functional organizations

Experience in technical report writing

Experience in presenting to leadership

Specific Experience with 5th generation aircraft

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 : Part-time Remote Telework : The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 : AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : QA / Test and Inspection

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First