Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

at  LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

DESCRIPTION:

• This is a partial telecommute position where the applicant will be expected to support LM Palm Beach onsite activities as needed.
• Travel to suppliers is required; travel frequency will vary based on program requirements and supplier performance. Travel is primarily domestic, but can be international on occasion.
• Represent Supplier Quality Assurance within an integrated program Subcontract and Quality Team environment.
• Take an active role in new supplier selection and development activities to assure long term program success.
• Collaborate with LM engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place at suppliers in support of LM procurements.
• Prepare and maintain supplier quality assurance flowdowns and inspection plans to assure supplier product compliance with LM and customer requirements.
• Perform supplier process surveillance & product source inspections; commission and mentor 3rd Party Source Inspection resources.
• Evaluate Root Cause Analysis and verify Corrective Action effectiveness of supplier nonconforming product.
• Perform counterfeit risk assessments for LM suppliers.
• Facilitate creation of Counterfeit Risk Management Plans and lead team evaluations of electrical component procurements from Independent Distribution to assure DFAR compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Contract Capture efforts and providing costing inputs to proposals
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical discipline combined with 5 yrs experience in the areas of Quality Assurance
• Proficient in reading Engineering Drawings, Schematics, and Performance Specifications including working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficient in First Article Inspection (FAI) review
• Proficient in defect data analysis, including Root Cause Analysis and ensuring effectiveness of Corrective Action Plans
• Knowledgeable in surveillance of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Subcontract oversight experience
• Experience in manufacturing processes and verification methods for complex electro-mechanical assemblies
• Knowledgeable in counterfeit prevention or detection practices/procedures
• Knowledgeable in GIDEP-identified component / product evaluation and containment
• Proficient in reading and writing procurement Statements of Work quality requirements
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to facilitate team problem solving and influence cost-effective solutions
• Proficient in fostering working relationships, both internally with supporting functions as well as with suppliers at all functional and leadership levels
• Proficient in SAP, P2P, EPDM and Microsoft applications
• Self-starter with effective time management skills and able to work with high level of autonomy

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Experienced Professional

Please refer the Job description for details