Supplier Quality Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin • Huntingtn Bch, CA

419d • $112,800 - $216,100 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Supplier Quality Management team, responsible for leading a deployed team to achieve total quality performance at a strategic supplier producing major airframe components. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure supplier performance aligns with quality and affordability goals, while also managing a team of Supplier Quality Engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 14 years of experience.
• Proficient in Blueprint Reading and First Article Inspection (FAI) Interpretation of Engineering Process Specifications.
• Expert level verification of mechanical methods for complex machined parts and assemblies.
• Expert level knowledge of GD&T and understanding of engineering presidency and CATIA models.
• Expert level RCCA ensuring effectiveness of CA plans and surveillance of QMS/manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in building working relationships with suppliers at all leadership levels.
• Self-starter with a high level of autonomy.
• Comfortable in high-pressure scenarios responding to critical quality issues.
• Certified Black/Green belt in lean and Six-Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Experience in composites, tubes, transparencies, sheet metal, and elastomers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a deployed team to achieve total quality performance at a strategic supplier.
• Collaborate with LM Engineering, Factory Leadership, and Global Supplier Chain Leadership to solve technical and contractual issues.
• Report to executive leadership and customers including DCMA and the Joint Program Office (JPO).
• Utilize quality science methods to identify and control sources of variation detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Conduct and coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments.
• Deliver effective methods and initiate improvements to drive overall quality performance, reducing defects and costs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

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