Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

• Coordinates with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products.
• Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability.
• Investigates and recommends potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement.
• Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues.
• Leads teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.
• Up to 50% travel

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross functional investigation team frameworks
• Working knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing processes
• Use of and understanding of Root Cause Analysis tools
• Understanding of AS9100 and/or similar Quality Management Systems
• Understanding of AS9102 FAI requirements
• Experience working in cross functional team environments
• Abiity to obtain Security clearance

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of operations experience

• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).

• Quality Management System and manufacturing process auditing experience
• Extensive Supplier management experience
• Formal/Informal project management experience
• Extensive working knowledge of AS9102 requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP based ERP/MES systems
• Extensive manufacturing experience with multiple product manufacturing processes
• Electromechanical product experience
• Experience reviewing Supplier Statements of Work
• Experience leading or being a key participant in formal process improvement projects
• Ability to work independently without appreciable direction
• Strong communication skills
• Supplier management experience