Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Grand Prairie, TX

Grand Prairie, TX, United States

Job 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) for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX. The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States and possibly some international suppliers.

Duties include:

Performance at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first article inspections, 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 (SCARs).

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 supplier on a daily basis.

Basic Qualifications

Technical Engineering degree at bachelors level or higher.

Must have ability to obtain a security clearance

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

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

Understanding engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical 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 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 Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Sub-contracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives.

Desired skills

A basic understanding of the MFC SAP, Apriso and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems.

ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification

Experience with working with suppliers in a dynamic environment.

Experience with performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) to AS9102 requirements.

Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers.

Understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

EEO

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.

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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.

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

Colorado Pay Statement

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $64,400 - $123,400 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $74,000 - $139,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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