Advanced Product Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Salary: $122,900–$216,660 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

Lockheed Martin currently has 611 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Advanced Product Quality Engineer

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The APQP Engineer at Lockheed Martin's Quality Acceleration team is a pivotal role responsible for embedding Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across the corporation. This position involves driving early risk identification, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with APQP standards throughout product development and manufacturing lifecycles. Key responsibilities include conducting FMEA assessments, developing control plans, and delivering strategic presentations to senior stakeholders. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and collaboration, as well as extensive knowledge of APQP processes such as DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and First Article Inspection. Candidates must have a technical degree and experience implementing APQP on a large scale, with strong leadership and analytical skills to manage multiple projects effectively. This role offers high visibility and exposure to senior leaders within the enterprise.

Skills

APQP DFMEA PFMEA PPAP First Article Inspection Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint PowerPoint Excel Outlook Word FMEA Control Plans Metrics Reporting CI/CD

What you'll do

Embed APQP methodologies across product development and manufacturing lifecycles.
Conduct early risk assessments to minimize defects and improve product reliability.
Align multi-disciplinary teams to ensure consistent execution of quality plans.
Develop and deliver roadshow presentations for senior stakeholders on program health.
Define, track, and report performance metrics to demonstrate the impact of APQP activities.
Own end-to-end project plans from genesis through closure, ensuring timely delivery.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
Extensive experience implementing APQP on a large corporate scale.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting.
Demonstrated project leadership skills including logistics, task assignment, and milestone tracking.
Strong relationship building and collaboration abilities across various teams.
Ability to conduct risk assessments using DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans.
Analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights and drive continuous improvement.

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