Quality Analyst (QA) Senior - Arlington, TX

$71,000 - $136,000/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Arlington, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and driven Senior Quality Analyst for a position based in Arlington, TX. This role supports the PAC-3 Missile and Launcher Sustainment programs, focusing on ensuring quality standards are implemented and met throughout the product sustainment process. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, technical data support for engineering investigations, and engagement in product failure investigations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, suppliers, and customers to ensure quality standards are implemented and met.
• Provide technical data in support of engineering investigations.
• Support root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
• Analyze and resolve process issues of varying complexity.
• Perform data integrity reviews and investigations.
• Contribute to Corrective Action Board meetings focusing on improvements and corrections.
• Drive closure to nonconformance reports.
• Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters.
• Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective/preventive action.
• Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and compliance with requirements.
• Work closely with both Internal and External Customers to ensure adequate acceptance of product.
• Travel to required inspection or delivery locations, ranging from day trips to multiple weeks (10+) up to 50%+.
• Perform inspection of fielded hardware, document findings both written and visually, and review documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Previous quality experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques.
• Thorough understanding of engineering requirements and inspection methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material (Material Review Board).
• Experience solving complex problems associated with product quality and in Quality Management processes, capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions.
• Experience working with Government customers.
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to obtain a passport and a secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• STEM degree at bachelor's level or higher preferred.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.
• Effective communication skills - written, oral, listening, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP / ERP, Point and Tableau or other business intelligence software.
• Strong familiarity with Production Operations.
• Experience with Program Office / Customer Interaction, preferably DOD.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers.
• Thorough understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as well as AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Experience with use of inspection gauges and measuring equipment.
• Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) certification.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays