Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Level 2)

Lockheed Martin•Huntington Beach, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a deployed position in the Greater Los Angeles (El Segundo) areas working at various LM supplier companies. The selected candidate will be responsible for achieving total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components. The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with functional organizations and leadership at the supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and for ensuring supplier performance is aligned with quality goals while sustaining production delivery requirements. Goals are to lead the supplier through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long term flow of defect-free products in support of LM Aero production.

Requirements

US Citizen
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in STEM
Proficient in Blueprint Reading and First Article Inspection (FAI)
Interpretation of Engineering Process Specifications
Background in verification of mechanical methods for complex machined parts and assemblies
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledgeable level RCCA ensuring effectiveness of CA plans
Must be within a reasonable driving distance to LM assigned suppliers as defined in agreement with manager

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge background in GD&T, Inspection methods, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma, preventive tools PDCA, PFMEA, Mistake Proofing and Gap Analysis.
Knowledge and effectively apply root cause analysis, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams, Pick Charts and, structured RCCA for effective corrective action.
Green belt and Six Sigma certification is a plus
Knowledge of RCCA/PFMEA/APQP
Proficient in Microsoft office applications
Effective written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with effective time management skills

Responsibilities

Achieve total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components.
Collaborate with functional organizations and leadership at the supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues.
Ensure supplier performance is aligned with quality goals while sustaining production delivery requirements.
Lead the supplier through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long term flow of defect-free products in support of LM Aero production.
Surveillance of QMS / manufacturing processes.