Strategic Supplier Quality Leader

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager to lead a team ensuring supplier quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will drive defect investigations, CAPA, and risk mitigation across the supply chain, partnering with program management and engineering to meet strenuous quality requirements.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, continuous improvement, and occasional travel up to 25% to supplier sites, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; security clearance may be required.
• Lean Six‑Sigma certification or knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.
• Experience in supplier quality, risk assessment, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supplier quality engineers.
• Ensure purchased hardware and services meet quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Conduct product failure investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering and manufacturing.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Customer focus

Lean Six-Sigma

Influence & negotiation

Technical degree (Aerospace/Mechanical

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Technical degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager to lead a team ensuring supplier quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will drive defect investigations, CAPA, and risk mitigation across the supply chain, partnering with program management and engineering to meet strenuous quality requirements.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, continuous improvement, and occasional travel up to 25% to supplier sites, audits, and