Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems seeks a supplier management professional to coordinate with sourcing, operations, design engineering and suppliers for design, production, testing and qualification of aerospace products.

You will analyze data, assess capabilities, and lead cross-functional investigations to drive improvements in cost, quality and schedule while navigating AS9100 and FAI requirements. Up to 50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; ability to lead cross-functional investigations.
• Experience leading cross-functional investigation teams and working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing processes and ability to apply them to procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products.
• Analyze technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability.
• Investigate and recommend potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization for economical procurement.
• Lead teams of Supplier and internal staff to solve issues in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Security clearance

Quality management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP/MES

Job description

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

• Coordinates with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products.
• Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability.
• Investigates and recommends potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement.
• Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues.
• Leads teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.
• Up to 50% travel

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross functional investigation team frameworks
• Working knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing processes
• Use of and understanding of Root Cause Analysis tools
• Understanding of AS9100 and/or similar Quality Management Systems
• Understanding of AS9102 FAI requirements
• Experience working in cross functional team environments
• Abiity to obtain Security clearance

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of operations experience
• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).

• Quality Management System and manufacturing process auditing experience
• Extensive Supplier management experience
• Formal/Informal project management experience
• Extensive working knowledge of AS9102 requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP based ERP/MES systems
• Extensive manufacturing experience with multiple product manufacturing processes
• Electromechanical product experience
• Experience reviewing Supplier Statements of Work
• Experience leading or being a key participant in formal process improvement projects
• Ability to work independently without appreciable direction
• Strong communication skills
• Supplier management experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.