Supplier Quality Engineer Sr - DFAR - FAR - Federal Acquisition

Lockheed MartinLexington, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control, Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer Senior to support supply chain processes across all aircraft, vehicle and life cycle sustainment management programs. The SOF GLSS program is critical to the success of US service women and men deployed throughout the world. Our mission is to rapidly and properly equip the SOF community and its war fighters with the best possible systems and equipment anywhere in the world. As the Supplier Quality Engineer Senior, the successful candidate supports the supply chain process through the life cycle of a program. This role supports all functions with ongoing process improvement/efficiencies within the supply chain. The successful candidate contributes to success of the mission by completing diverse tasks: Development of RFPs, complex statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria, Drive mission success at suppliers, Review engineering documents and inspect hardware, Lead root cause and corrective action activities, Lead continuous improvement initiatives, Apply data analytics to expose quality concerns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.)
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts and statements of work, etc. as needed to verify compliance of supplier-provided data
  • Experience processing nonconforming material
  • Experience driving root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
  • Able to read and interpret engineering documents (drawings, manufacturing work instructions, test procedures, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Skill to handle multiple challenging priorities with rapid job closure while engaging with diverse customers and situations
  • Thorough and detail-oriented focus with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills and able to develop rapport with the teams and external customers
  • Ability to work at multiple sites and travel
  • Can support a flexible schedule including exchanging weekdays for weekend days occasionally
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of procurement processes and regulations under DoD
  • Experience with SAP/P2P Purchasing System or similar ERP
  • Versed in FAR/DFAR requirements
  • Demonstrated subcontract experience to include development of RFP’s, complex statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria
  • Demonstrated experience with QA across the life cycle of a program
  • Knowledge of the AS9100 Quality Management System

Responsibilities

  • Development of RFPs, complex statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria
  • Drive mission success at suppliers
  • Review engineering documents and inspect hardware
  • Lead root cause and corrective action activities
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Apply data analytics to expose quality concerns

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
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