Supplier Quality Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Previous Quality Experience or technical working experience with cables and connectors

Background with electrical and/or mechanical commodities

Able to effectively communicate and interface with suppliers, Program Management, Engineering, Subcontracts Management team, and Operations

Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we design, develop and deliver some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Our teams are comprised of members with different backgrounds and skillsets who together drive visionary thinking through innovation and integrity. Quality plays an important role on these teams by applying the highest standards of business ethics and quality principles support our customer’s most challenging missions. Come experience your future and be a part of our team!

THE WORK

Perform Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) related duties in support of the RMS’s Supplier Quality Assurance organization for product delivered to the Lockheed RMS facilities. Primary job responsibility would include support to cable/connector and COTS material, with expected growth into different material commodities.

Play a key role in supporting the manufacturing floor working alongside Product Quality to discern vendor responsible defects, assisting with stock purges and returning non-compliant product to vendors. Additional SQE activities include review of program contractual and drawing requirements and flow down of requirements on purchase orders and providing support to Procurement for supplier quality activities on commodity and/or subcontract procurements. Also responsible for basic quality services including: supplier evaluation, verification of special processes, part acceptance planning, defect analysis, timely root cause and corrective action implementation for affected products. Makes recommendations on potential supplier usage based on cost, inspection of facilities, risk assessments, and historical performance. Successful candidates will also need to provide reporting on hardware and supply chain quality metrics utilized to manage SQA and supplier performance. Some travel may also be required with regards to supplier engagements, audits, source inspections, etc.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Our mission is to solve the world’s toughest challenges by providing innovative solutions for our customers. We foster a culture of collaboration and growth, offering employees opportunities to develop new skills, advance their careers, and contribute to projects that make a global impact.

Who You Are

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

WHY JOIN US

Benefits

At Lockheed Martin we value your unique skills and expertise, and we aim to give back continuously by offering a wide variety of benefits and amenities to help our employees live flexible, healthy, and fulfilling lives at and outside of work. Some of our favorite perks include:

A competitive 401k match and bonus

Comprehensive Benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

Desired Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong verbal/written communication skills

Analysis/Critical thinking/Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Experience with SAP based ERP and MRP systems

Technical experience

Audit experience

Formal RCCA training and experience

Familiarity with industry strandard (J-Std, IPC, etc)

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.