Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Level 4)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Ample experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Experience developing and maintaining effective customer relationships
• Experience in quality science, quality engineering, and/or subcontract management
• Experience with implementing supplier improvement activities

Job Description

This is a deployed position in the Southern Kansas or Oklahoma area. (Telecommuter remote work location to be reasonable driving distance to LM assigned suppliers as defined in agreement with manager).

The suppliers are located in Kansas and Oklahoma.

The selected candidate will be responsible for achieving total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components.

Candidate needs working knowledge background in GD&T, Inspection methods, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102.

Working knowledge of Six Sigma, preventive tools PDCA, PFMEA, Mistake Proofing and Gap Analysis.

Must have knowledge and effectively apply root cause analysis, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams, Pick Charts and, structured RCCA for effective corrective action.

Goals are to lead the supplier through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long term flow of defect-free products in support of LM Aero production.

The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with functional organizations and leadership at the supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and for ensuring supplier performance is aligned with quality goals while sustaining production delivery requirements.

Must be a US Citizen.

This position supports a facility that may require special access.

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.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate within an environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals.

Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

Desired Skills

• Major assembly or Teammate F-35 experience
• F-35 Program knowledge, including the ability to understand F-35 engineering data packages, including GD&T requirements, material and process specifications, and schematics
• Familiarity with the manufacturing and inspection techniques for one or more of the following types of parts: metallic machined or formed, composite laminate or bonded assemblies, air vehicle and missions systems (electronics), hydraulic or pneumatic components
• Work related experience with planning and executing AS9102 First Article Inspection based Requirements
• Experience developing successful performance improvement plans (e.g. return-to-green plans, zero-defect plans, supplier excellence plans)
• Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE certification
• Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following: statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMAE process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management
• Experience interacting with government customers (JPO, DCMA, DoD)
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations at working and leadership levels

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