Description: Join our Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team as we are pioneers of high-performance air and missile defense, air-to-air, precision fires, close combat, sustainment, sensors, strike system and energy storage solutions to provide our war fighting and civilian customers the products and services they need in their defining moments.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Staff to support the ATACMS program. The position will require working flexible hours and there maybe some travel out of the assigned geographical area to support the program.

Duties include:

Performance 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 reports.

Provide technical liaison support related to supplier quality engineering matters.

Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis,

Basic Qualifications:

- Technical Engineering degree

- Must have ability to obtain a security clearance

- Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action

-Extensive experience in disposition of nonconforming products.

- Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems

-A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

-A strong understanding of Engineering requirements, engineering drawings (mechanical and electrical) and inspection methods.

- A basic understanding of special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers on a daily bases to support the Program.

- Ability to certify/approve a supplier to perform specified processes.

- Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.

- Must have knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

- Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all supplier quality field engineering activities

- Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports

- Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Management, Program Management, Engineering, GSC, and Government Representatives.

- Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

- Ability to travel.

Desired Skills:

- A basic understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.

- ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).

- Experience with working with suppliers in a dynamic environment

- Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.

- Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers.

- Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

- Demonstrated Leadership, Customer Relationship Management skills.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First