Supply Chain - Procurement Engineer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$81,600 - $162,610•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Technical Subcontract Management (TSM) field support position. The TSM will be responsible for providing onsite support at various airframe and major system suppliers in/around the Los Angeles, CA area. Approximately 90% of the TSMs time will be spent at a Lockheed Martin (LM) supplier facility. A TSM is a member of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team that LM Aeronautics uses to minimize disruptions to the supply chain by providing “in the field” oversight of supplier execution. Daily activities include: working with supplier personnel to prioritize components through manufacturing, validating the status of the deliverable parts and providing detailed status to LM procurement, preparing plans to reduce/prevent shortages, identifying risks in the supply chain, and developing risk mitigation plans to minimize the potential impact to LM. Candidates should have an understanding of production processes as they relate to machined part fabrication, composite layup, and general manufacturing. The candidate should be a self-starter that is capable of analyzing supplier processes and developing improvement plans in collaboration with personnel from both the supplier and LM. The candidate will regularly collaborate across multiple functions (within LM and at the supplier facility), including production, procurement, quality, and engineering, in order to expedite parts/assemblies that are required to support each of the LM Aeronautics Lines of Business (LOB). The success of the person in this position will greatly depend on his/her ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supplier personnel at varying levels of an organization. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships quickly with multiple stakeholders. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Further Information About This Opportunity The work scope of this position will require the candidate to live in or near Los Angeles, CA; however, occasional travel within the Continental U.S. may be required. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Program manager experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Experienced in manufacturing, machined part fabrication including flight and tooling with ADP, F35, U2, and other programs.
Quality Management including General Dimensioning and Tolerances, FAI’s (First Article Inspection), QCS-001(Quality Control Specs) approved vendors, EMAPS (Engineering Materials and Approved Products), Root Cause Corrective Action, and Exostar.
Daily coordination with external and internal teams regarding planning, implementation, and milestones.
Identify and problem solve any issues involving manufacturing, drawings, and processing.
Legacy Tooling Subject Matter Expert (F-16 or C-130)
Familiar with airframe manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Project management experience working with a prime supplier or major sub-tier supplier within the aerospace/defense industry.
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing and fabrication processes; prior experience working in production operations within an aerospace environment is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written skills; Ability to develop relationships with Supplier personnel and effectively communicate with personnel at all levels; Ability to deliver presentations to management
Self-Directed with excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles; experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis; Green/Black Belt certification is a plus.
Experience using SAP Enterprise Software; Understanding of material movements within a MRP environment
Knowledge in one or more of the following: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), Product Data Management (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Quality Assurance Document System (QADS), Shop floor Manager (SFM).

Responsibilities

working with supplier personnel to prioritize components through manufacturing
validating the status of the deliverable parts and providing detailed status to LM procurement
preparing plans to reduce/prevent shortages
identifying risks in the supply chain
developing risk mitigation plans to minimize the potential impact to LM
analyzing supplier processes and developing improvement plans in collaboration with personnel from both the supplier and LM
collaborate across multiple functions (within LM and at the supplier facility), including production, procurement, quality, and engineering, in order to expedite parts/assemblies that are required to support each of the LM Aeronautics Lines of Business (LOB)