Supplier Quality Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and driven Supplier Quality Engineer for a position based in Arlington, TX supporting the PAC-3 Production program. The position will require working flexible hours with some travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States and possibly some international suppliers. Responsibilities include: Support at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product line validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities Participate (as required) in supplier's failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to Lockheed Martin requirement documents and provide written weekly reports Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with suppliers daily Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, suppliers, and customer to ensure quality standards are implemented and being met throughout the production process. The selected candidate will analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understand/identify risks, and drive effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements. Role will require monitoring performance of suppliers, providing support for root cause and corrective / preventative actions, supporting supplier requests tied to program requirements, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, participate in drawing / process reviews for proper design assurance, providing technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters, auditing program and suppliers for conformance to requirements, partnering with Program Management and IPT to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation and preventive action (overall health monitoring of Program), and working closely with the Customer to ensure adequate acceptance of product. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is a recognized designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. MFC offers the vital capabilities needed to provide our war fighting and civilian customers the products and services they need in their defining moments. Quality engineering is seeking candidates to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that provide the best product for our customers, both domestically and internationally. Quality Engineers at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control act as an integrated member of the design and production teams developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products. In a culture of continuous improvement our department utilizes lean initiatives to reduce waste and drive affordability and efficiency. Working with an integrated team, which includes customer, suppliers and other functional personnel, non-conformances are identified, trended and resolved in a timely manner. This position will require approximately 20% - 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or technical (STEM) discipline from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to organize and track multiple activities and prioritize task based on importance.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position will require a government security clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Ability to review, interpret and apply specifications to determine compliance with requirements.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and processes.
Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance).

Responsibilities

Support at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product line validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards
Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests
Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities
Participate (as required) in supplier's failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to Lockheed Martin requirement documents and provide written weekly reports
Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters
Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with suppliers daily
Analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understand/identify risks, and drive effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements
Monitoring performance of suppliers
Supporting supplier requests tied to program requirements
Participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Participate in drawing / process reviews for proper design assurance
Auditing program and suppliers for conformance to requirements
Partnering with Program Management and IPT to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation and preventive action (overall health monitoring of Program)
Working closely with the Customer to ensure adequate acceptance of product