Supplier Quality Engineer Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Valencia, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a deployed position in the Greater Los Angeles Area areas working primarily in the Long Beach area 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. 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. 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. This position supports a facility that requires special access.

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.
Knowledgeable in surveillance of QMS / manufacturing processes
Must be within a reasonable driving distance to LM assigned suppliers as defined in agreement with manager

Nice To Haves

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
Inspection methods, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102
Working knowledge of Six Sigma, preventive tools PDCA, PFMEA, Mistake Proofing and Gap Analysis

Responsibilities

Achieve total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components.
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.
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.