Quality Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications.
• Customer interface experience.
• Miscellaneous Hardware Experience (fasteners, connectors, etc.).

Job Description

This is a hybrid position that will require this individual to provide support as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), backup Floor Supplier Quality Engineer (FSQE), as well as a backup to the Quality Analyst position. Supplier Quality Assurance is responsible for managing supplier performance and ensuring delivery of compliant product to the factory floor and end-customer. The SQA scope of work includes (but is not limited to); Flow-down quality requirements to Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, Co-author Statements of Work, as required, Evaluate Purchase Order supplier selection and execute risk mitigation, as needed, Verify LM-approval of supplier special processes, Verify supplier product through First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 and source Inspection & Incoming Inspection plan creation and coordination, Supplier oversight including on-site visits for risk assessments, corrective action verification, process surveillance, as needed, Support resolution of factory floor supplier-responsible disruptions / nonconforming materials, including Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) issuance and acceptance, Support Engineering technical documentation / drawing review, Reporting of supplier quality metrics and mitigation plans. Collaborate with product quality and other operations' support to analyze and support investigation and triage of supplier related defects identified within the factory. Ensure accurate and thorough documentation and initial disposition of supplier defects identified, update as needed. Utilize technical document sources to retrieve and review relevant requirements for vendor parts as needed (i.e., engineering drawings, engineering change documentation, military/industry specifications, technical data sheets). Liaison with operations personnel to understand supplier part integration into the LM build processes and procedures. Ensure physical containment of supplier defects (i.e., stock sweeps, factory sweeps, Request for Re-Inspection Orders (RROs)). Confirm system material movement (i.e., Quality Hold (QHLD) or Return to Inspection (RTI)). Ensure active supplier quality representation in Business Rhythms as appropriate where supplier defects are being reviewed (i.e., Performance Management Team (PMTs), daily/weekly operations meetings within work centers and product lines.). Perform review of top drivers for SRR, DPTH, & DPM metrics to support SQE trend analysis to aid program QPT/CAB discussions. As the backup to the Quality Analyst position, this individual will work with the SQE team to disposition receiving inspection qnotes as well as qnotes found on the manufacturing floor. Will assist with stock purges and supplier returns.

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. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

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

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!

Desired Skills

• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Background with Coating/Plating SAP/P2P Access/Experience.
• AS9100 knowledge/Experience.
• Root Cause/Corrective Action Experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Environment.
• Ability to deal with challenging personalities.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.