Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary Supplier Quality Point of Contact for the Line of Business Quality & Advanced Systems (Q&AS) organization. The position involves supporting major subcontractor and supplier selections, mitigating counterfeit avoidance and broker risk, and managing Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system with associated Quality Flowdowns. The engineer will provide QA support to subcontractor meetings and the Subcontract Management Team, and collaborate with sourcing to ensure effective sub-tier supplier management. Participation in Quality Program Team (QPT) Meetings and/or Program Meetings is expected. Key responsibilities include identifying supplier quality requirements flow down from Statements of Work (SOWs), PRs, and POs, implementing Part Coding of Quality Data (ZQUALs), and engaging as a member of the proposal team. This includes reviewing requests for proposal, developing Supply Chain Quality Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and providing input to the Proposal Team, Sourcing, and Quality Program Managers (QPMs). The role also involves conducting Prime Contract Reviews as they relate to suppliers, understanding new designs, technologies, processes, complexity levels, and key characteristics being transferred to suppliers. Utilizing tools like the Program Readiness Review (PRR), Technical Transition Plan (TTP), and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) to assess supplier readiness levels and controls is crucial. Establishing source inspection and resource planning, identifying high-risk suppliers impacting quality (e.g., RBAT, COMBAT), and ensuring supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified are core functions. The engineer will work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to flow down Flowdown Special Process (FSP) requirements for suppliers, develop supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) source and receiving inspection plans, and participate in supplier drawing reviews. Planning and coordinating supplier special process surveys, performing receiving and source inspection planning and support, and participating in supplier test readiness reviews are also key duties. The role requires witnessing/monitoring supplier qualification, functional, and acceptance tests and reviewing results. Implementation and monitoring of the Designated Quality Representative (DQR) Program and supplier performance analysis, including rhythmic supplier performance analysis and trend monitoring, are essential. The engineer will identify continual improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems, processes, and performance for at-risk suppliers. Monitoring quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities through surveillance, audits, incremental inspects, tests, and technical reviews, while maintaining feedback loops, is required. Participation in applicable forums to facilitate disposition of supplier non-conformances and support of supplier failure investigations through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as required, including determining impact on other product lines/designs, is part of the role. Ensuring all applicable inspections are conducted at the supplier and within Receiving Inspection, documenting and controlling Non-Conformance Material (NCM), and verifying that required supplier certifications and FAIs meet contract requirements are critical. The role involves updating program management or other stakeholders on various aspects of supplier quality performance and evaluating supplier-caused costs to determine the level of financial recovery. Maintaining an Internal and Supplier Audit Program to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and Quality Management System requirements is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, or a closely related field (Master’s preferred)
Competent with ERP/PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Aras, Teamcenter) for PR/PO tracking and supplier data management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data analysis tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting in QPT, program, and supplier management meetings.
Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with sourcing, SMEs, proposal teams, and senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication & organizational skills
Green Belt Certification
Former Quality/Inspection, Global Supply Chain, or Engineering experience preferred

Responsibilities

Primary Supplier Quality Point of Contact for LoB Q&AS
Support Major Subcontractor and Supplier Selections
Counterfeit Avoidance / Broker Risk Mitigation
PR/PO Management in P2P and associated Quality Flowdown
QA Support to Subcontractor Meetings/Subcontract Management Team
Work with sourcing to ensure effective sub-tier supplier management
Participate in QPT Meetings and/or Program Meetings
Identification of supplier quality requirements flow down (SOWs, PRs, POs)
Implement Part Coding of Quality Data (ZQUALs)
Engage as a member of Proposal team, review requests for proposal, develop Supply Chain Quality BOEs and provide input to Proposal Team, Sourcing and QPM
Conduct Prime Contract Reviews as related to suppliers
Understand New Designs, Technologies, Processes, Complexity Levels and Key Characteristics going to Suppliers as applicable
Utilize PRR, TTP, MRL to Assess Supplier Readiness Levels and Controls
Establish Source Inspection and Resource Planning
Identify Suppliers with High Risks Impacting Quality (RBAT, COMBAT)
Ensure Supplier Contract Requirements are implemented and verified
Work with SMEs to flow down FSP requirements for suppliers
Develop Supplier FAI Source and Receiving Inspection Plans
Participate in Supplier Drawing Reviews
Plan and Coordinate Supplier Special Process Surveys
Perform Receiving and Source Inspection Planning and Support
Participate in Supplier Test Readiness Reviews
Witness / Monitor Supplier Qualification, Functional, Acceptance Tests and review Results
Implement monitoring and control of the Designated Quality Representative (DQR) Program and Supplier Performance
Conduct rhythmic supplier performance analysis and monitor trends
Identify recommended continual improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems, processes and performance for at-risk Suppliers
Monitor quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities through surveillance, audits, incremental inspects, test, technical reviews and maintain feedback loops
Participate in applicable forums to facilitate disposition of supplier non-conformances and support of supplier failure investigations through RCCA and issue SCARs as required
Determine impact on other product lines / designs
Ensure all applicable inspections are conducted at supplier
Ensure all applicable inspections are conducted within Receiving Inspection
Ensure that NCM is documented and controlled
Ensure that required supplier certifications and FAIs meet contract requirements
Status program management or other stake holders on various aspects of supplier quality performance
Evaluate supplier caused cost to determine level of financial recovery
Maintain an Internal and Supplier Audit Program to ensure Compliance with Contractual, Regulatory and Quality Management System Requirements