L.O. Coatings Quality Engineer Sr (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Quality Manager of F-35 Low Observable (LO) Finishes with responsibility for supporting F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Landside Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF) and Flight Line DD-250 build areas. Specific responsibilities include: Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Engineering capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF. Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues. Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to support Action Requests (AR) from field customers, Corrective Action Requests (CAR) from internal DCMA customer, and internal Quality Assurance Record (DR's) and Internal Corrective Action (ICA) activities/functions that address product nonconformances and Quality/FOD escapes. Identify and pursue opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas.

Requirements

Experience working with Root Cause and Corrective Action/Problem Solving Methodology/Quality tools
Basic understanding of statistical and data analytic skills
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products
An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Position generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified
Experience with Minitab, Tableau, and Business Objects for data analytic/dashboard creation
F-35 production operations experience
Experience with Low Observable (LO) Finishes/Coating Technology and/or processes
Understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
Experience with Product-Quality methods either from the quality or manufacturing perspective
Ability to effectively navigate complex product and process-related requirements to validate nonconformances and develop corrective actions in coordination with DCMA and Production colleagues
Experience with Microsoft Office Systems, Shop Floor Manager (SFM) or similar manufacturing management systems, Product Data Management (PDM) or similar engineering database, Quality Assurance Documentation System (Apriso) or similar system
American Society for Quality (ASQ): Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQOE) certification
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations

Responsibilities

Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Engineering capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF.
Build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues.
Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to support Action Requests (AR) from field customers, Corrective Action Requests (CAR) from internal DCMA customer, and internal Quality Assurance Record (DR's) and Internal Corrective Action (ICA) activities/functions that address product nonconformances and Quality/FOD escapes.
Identify and pursue opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas.
Conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments