Supplier Quality Engineer Senior - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer for our Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team in Grand Prairie, TX, managing and supporting assigned suppliers for the GMLRS program. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of critical components and systems, and implements rigorous quality standards to guarantee excellence.

Requirements

• STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above and/or equivalent experience/combined education
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements or PPAP AS9100 interpretation and application experience
• Thorough knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO) and aerospace (AS)
• Experience as a team leader
• Experience implementing Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and dispositioning non-conformances
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products
• Experience in making risk-based data driven decisions
• Advanced understanding and experience completing root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques
• Knowledge of Configuration Management and control processes
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with Machine Shop, Mechanical Assembly, Tooling / Gages / Fixtures, and Mechanical Inspection
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Ability to travel at least 20%, including to various domestic production and supplier locations

Nice To Haves

• STEM degree at bachelors level or higher preferred
• Experience with Quality or Manufacturing auditing
• Experience with Propulsion, Chemicals, or Energetics
• Experience with SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P)
• Experience or knowledge of special processes and associated specification requirements
• Prior experience working at MFC and LM's supply base
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certifications
• Expert in Geometric, Dimension, & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the area of Supplier Quality
• Experience with providing technical liaison support related to design and quality engineering matters
• Basic electrical schematics experience
• Understanding of test equipment, interpreting test results

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting assigned suppliers to ensure quality performance
• Identifying trends and monitoring supplier processes to drive corrective and preventive actions
• Providing internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions
• Interfacing with suppliers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), production sites, customers, and program management
• Supporting Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to disposition nonconforming hardware
• Providing technical liaison support for Quality Engineering matters
• Conducting scheduled product source inspections, first article inspections, and surveillance assessments
• Ensuring supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified
• Utilizing lean initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement
• Mentoring and training Quality individuals supporting the GMLRS program

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time off benefits
• Diverse career opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree