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**Description:** You will be the Proposal Quality Engineer Staff for Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX, managing the implementation and execution of program quality requirements for proposals and development programs\. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of our products and services, and you will play a key role in achieving this goal\.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Proposal Quality Engineer Staff, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross\-functional teams, supporting program proposals, and assisting in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments\. You will also participate in independent reviews, including customer proposal reviews, audits, and executive leadership reviews\.

Your responsibilities will include:

\-Collaborating with cross\-functional teams, including program management, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing

\-Supporting program proposals for the Precision Fires LOB, including Guided, Missile, Launcher, and Advanced Programs

\-Assisting in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments

\-Participating in independent reviews, including Readiness Acceptance Check \(RAC\), customer proposal reviews, and audits

\-Partnering with customers, suppliers, and sub\-contractors to ensure quality requirements are met

\-Supporting all aspects of quality development programs, including production and support

Why Join Us

We're looking for a skilled and collaborative Proposal Quality Engineer Staff to join our team\. As a quality engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on complex programs, collaborate with cross\-functional teams, and drive excellence in our products and services\. If you're passionate about ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply\. You will have the chance to develop your skills in quality engineering, work with a talented team, and contribute to the success of our organization\.

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 Dallas\. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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\. A company\-sponsored interim secret is required to start\.

Basic Qualifications:

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above, or equivalent experience/combined education

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a secret clearance \- DOD Secret

Understanding of the Quality Management System \(QMS\), Quality Proposals and Quality Engineering

Proficient in writing Proposals and Basis of Estimate \(BOE\)

Strong knowledge of creating accurate, complete, correct, current, and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate \(BOE\) and meeting proposal deadlines

Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with other functions such as PM, Engineering, GSC, Prod Ops, Manufacturing, and customers

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a dynamic environment, ability to train employees, and the ability to multi\-task

Practical communication skills, including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, and collaboration

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, etc\.

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts, and other engineering requirements

Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex

An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing \(GD&T\)

Experience in the disposition of non\-conforming products

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

Ability to travel ~ \(25%\)

Desired Skills:

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above preferred

Experience with customer audits and negotiations

Experience in writing technical and cost volumes

Understanding of TINA Compliance and TINA SWEEP

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality Systems/Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated \(CMMI\), QMS System Audit \(AS9100, ISO9001\), AS9145

Desire and ability to implement creative problem\-solving techniques

Demonstrate understanding of audit techniques and systems for their efficiencies

Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation is compliant with requirements

Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience, as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional, and procedures for inspection

An understanding of the Missiles & Fire Control \(MFC\) SAP and Procure\-to\-pay \(P2P\) business systems

Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements

**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:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

**Relocation Available:** Yes

**Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First