Quality Planner

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lockheed Martin’s (LM) Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) division is seeking a Quality Planner to join our expanding Camden Operations team in southwest Arkansas. With over 1000 dedicated employees, we produce essential equipment that is used by the brave men and women of the US military and our allies to defend freedom and protect nation security. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Planner you will configure and manage quality?control features within our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms. You will partner with production planners and engineers to verify that all requirements are met and that inspection processes are robust. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Review and approve production and inspection planning to achieve quality objectives. Create and manage Master Inspection Characteristics (MICs) and assign them to appropriate work orders. Manage inspection lots and ensure work instructions meet standards. Implement change?management controls and maintain inspection plans. Write, review, approve, and release Receiving Inspection Instructions (RII). Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail?oriented, and driven to continuously improve processes. You’ll thrive in a stable, high?impact environment where your expertise directly supports the men and women who defend our nation. Enjoy a balanced work?life rhythm with a standard 4?day/10?hour schedule and occasional on?call support. 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 Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications •Bachelor's Degree or higher and/or equivalent experience/combined education. •MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. •Knowledge of Quality systems; demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools and root cause analysis skills. •Ability to perform floor support functions and make appropriate quality decisions. •Well versed in reading and interpreting drawings and standards. •Experienced in developing and maintaining governing procedures related to records control. •Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Desired skills •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration. •QA/Test and Inspection Experienced Professional • Experience with products used to managing work: routers, work orders, production planning/work instructions, etc. • Quality Management System exposure (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) • Lean/Six Sigma techniques and Statistical Process Control concepts • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications • APRISO Manufacturing Execution System • Windchill Product Lifecycle Management • MPMLink Manufacturing Process Management • SAP Enterprise Resource Planning in Production and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul environments) 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $60,600 - $106,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $69,700 - $120,750. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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