Machine Shop Quality Engineer Lead - Orlando, FL (Orlando)

Job ID : 701648BR Date posted : Aug. 18, 2025

Description :

You will be the Lead Quality Engineer for the Machining Operations Center team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in the manufacturing of machined components and assemblies for Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business area.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Lead Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying your mechanical, electrical, or quality engineering expertise to drive quality improvements and ensure exceptional product performance. You will play a critical role in our Machining Operations Center team, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.

As the Quality Engineer Senior, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Develops and reviews quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured parts.

Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.

Leads and / or participates on Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and other technical investigations.

Identifies root cause of complex issues and ensures effective corrective / preventive action to improve processes.

Develops and implements new inspection processes and automation methods.

Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specification, engineering drawing, 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.

Train and mentor early career engineers.

Why Join us

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, FL 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.

Basic Qualifications :

• STEM Degree at Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience / combined education
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection of manufactured products (machined components and assemblies)
• Advanced understanding of GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5-2009) and application
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with CMM programming

Desired Skills :

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Manufacturing

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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