Supplier Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in St. Louis, MO, seeks a quality professional to apply quality principles across design, production, and supplier activities for make and/or buy products. You will review requirements, drawings, and procedures, and collaborate with program management and customers to uphold standards.

The role focuses on supplier quality integration for Aeronautics programs, including F-35 support, with emphasis on corrective actions and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience with QMS (AS9100/ISO9001) and first-article inspections to AS9102.
• Ability to interpret drawings (GD&T) and perform mechanical/electrical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality issues.
• Conduct product quality tests and statistical analyses to verify standards.
• Lead/product failure investigations and MRB decisions; implement corrective actions.
• Develop strategies to improve supplier performance and maintain certifications.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (AS9100/ISO

GD&T interpretation

First-article inspections (AS9102)

Inspection/measurement techniques

Supplier quality management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Inspection gauges

Measuring equipment

Job description

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

This position will support the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Supplier Quality Integration Team focusing on improving and managing supplier performance in the St Louis, MO area. While mainly focused on F-35, these suppliers do support other aeronautics programs.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated expertise with Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO9001) including creation of inspection plans, execution of First‑Article Inspections to AS9102, and management of special‑process compliance
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and performing mechanical/electrical inspections; able to identify supplier quality deficiencies and drive corrective‑action implementation
• Physical capability to work in a manufacturing environment, including prolonged standing and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (protective footwear, eye/hearing protection, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or
• Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• AS9100 interpretation and application

Experience

• Aerospace production experience
• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment
• Experience working with Government customers
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.