Supplier Quality Field Representative (SQFR) Staff - Huntsville, AL

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Huntsville, AL

66d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff for the Supplier Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of supplier performance and product integrity across the Lockheedâ¯Martin Missilesâ¯andâ¯Fireâ¯Control portfolio. What You Will Be Doing As the Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff you will be responsible for driving supplier quality excellence through onâsite inspections, rootâcause support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative professional who thrives in dynamic, onâsite environments and enjoys building strong supplier partnerships. This role stands out because you will directly influence product quality, lead crossâfunctional teams, and contribute to missionâcritical programs that shape the future of defense technology. We are committed to supporting your workâlife balance and overall wellâbeing, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Huntsville. Discover more about our Huntsville, Alabama location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -â¯This position is located at a facility that requiresâ¯special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretâ¯clearance. A companyâsponsored interim secret is required to start.

Requirements

STEM degree at bachelors level or equivalent mix of experience and education.
MUST be an effective communicator and team-player working hand in hand with the assigned supplier.
MUST build a collaborative working relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
MUST have a clear working knowledge of electrical components, PCB's, circuitry, automated test equipment, electrical schematics and drawings, ESD, and all associated industry specifications.
Effective communication and interface with at least some of the following: Government Representatives / DCMA, Quality Program Management, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Management, Subcontract Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Subcontract Management.
Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes, source acceptance inspections, and auditing.
Experience with reviewing or performing AS9102 First Article Inspections.
Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems to document supplier's quality deficiencies following the non-conformance process. Ensure effective corrective action and follow-up is in place.
Experience with continual improvement practices, using tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Causal Analysis to drive Corrective and Preventative Action.
Must be able to ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis.
Strong background understanding engineering drawing requirements including GD&T, Electrical and mechanical inspection methods.
Overall understanding of how to manage and interface with a supplier daily to support program needs.
Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills.
Effective communication skills (oral and written) with ability to navigate complex situations.
Proficient usage of Microsoft programs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and support on OFF days if needed.
Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS9145 APQP & PPAP.
Experience with Quality or Manufacturing auditing.
Experience with Electrical hardware.
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.
Experience with new product qualification and testing.
Experience with new production line set up and validations.
Experience with creating work instructions and inspection instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled product source inspections, firstâarticle inspections, and purchaseâorder reviews in accordance with AS9102 and industry standards.
Provide internal and supplier support for rootâcause analysis and correctiveâpreventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests and audit findings.
Interface with customer and program management to align supplier deliverables with project objectives.
Conduct Quality Management System assessments and specialâprocess surveys to verify compliance.
Mentor and train multiple quality individuals, fostering a collaborative, handsâon problemâsolving culture.