Supplier Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3

Role Summary

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. 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 AMMM Integration Team focusing on improving and managing supplier performance primarily in the Atlanta area. While this position is aligned with the AMMM program, these suppliers do support other aeronautics programs.

Requirements

• Experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Knowledge of AS9100
• Effective communication skills - Written, oral, listening, presentation, and technical writing
• Experience working independently and with minimal supervision
• Experience identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders for collaboration
• High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desired Skills

Supplier Quality Management experience

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field or 5 years related experience.

Supplier Quality Engineer experience

• Previous experience with Lockheed Martin supplier quality requirements.
• Experienced understanding and application of AS9100 / AS9102.
• Experience in auditing suppliers to contractual requirements and AS standards.
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering requirements and specifications and applying their intent for evaluating acceptance of quality products.
• Experience developing performance improvements plans (e.g. zero defect plans, return-to-green plans).
• Experience interacting with one or more of the following: Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and/or Government Customer Representatives.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, machining, and assembly work.
• Green Belt, Black Belt, or CQE certification.
• Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management.

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $106600.00 - $198000.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $95900.00 - $178100.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $85300.00 - $158300.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $76700.00 - $142500.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.

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Standard Job Description

Interprets Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and DOD FAR Supplement (DFARS) as they apply to contracts, processes, practices and procedures. Interacts with federal regulatory agencies and internal personnel while investigating and resolving US and foreign government procurement regulatory compliance issues. Assists other organizations and provides regulatory guidance to assure continued approved status of major business processes and systems required to do business with the United States Government. May be required to negotiate rate agreements and impact of changes to disclosed practices. Applies cost accounting principles to analyze costs. Prepares reports summary of findings and recommendations to management.