Job ID: 673969BR Date posted: Aug. 26, 2024
Description:Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial and military missions.

The Work
The Procurement Supplier Quality Engineer (PQE) will tactically and strategically support suppliers and supply management. The selected candidate will be the liaison responsible for coordinating with the Supplier Quality team and all of the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site supplier concerns in order to develop rapid responses to the West Palm Beach team and any of their Supplier Quality concerns. This position is the most senior individual contributor PQE role within Sikorsky Supplier Quality and as such the person is expected to be the SME within Supplier Quality. Along with this take ownership of issues and lead/guide small teams made up of multiple disciplines. This person will be the point of contact for assigned suppliers in conjunction with being the supplier quality POC within Sikorsky for their assigned suppliers along with the West Palm Beach responsibilities. Primary suppliers will be determined based on operation needs and best fit of candidate’s skills and experience. The position will be physically located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The PQE will be responsible for support throughout the product life cycle from issue identification, supplier improvement and development activities. Along with tactical resolutions to meet customer requirements and needs. The PQE will provide support through identification and implementation of process improvement activities that support Supplier Quality Organization’s key performance measurements, vision and strategy. The successful candidate will also have the ability to lead a team when required to ensure mission success. The PQE role and responsibilities include but are not to be limited to:

Travel is required ~25% Domestic and International
Basic Qualifications:
Sikorsky product knowledge and understanding.

A self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision required.

Work with product center / area production QMs and QEs to resolve supplier RCCA and identifying continuous improvement opportunities

• Ability to identify and lead collaborative SQA efforts.

• POC for assigned suppliers , meaning the person will work with shop floor, supply management and the supplier to handle the daily and long term tactical supplier quality activities to ensure issues are identified and handled through to resolution.

• Monitor assigned supplier performance utilizing metrics

• Participate as required in supplier's failure diagnostic investigation

• Provide technical liaison support.

• Monitor supplier recovery action plans and proactively identify potential gaps

• Awareness of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements when dealing with suppliers related to handling of root cause corrective action for identified defects, first articles and product line variations.

• Take ownership and responsibility for critical processes within SQA organization

• Develop and utilize daily analytics to proactively address and identify trends

• Work with supplier counterpart on resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause corrective actions and ensure effectiveness.

• Develop and manage supplier transition plans as required.

• Report out to management and customer on root cause and corrective actions. Drive lessons learned and best practices across other product centers.

• Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.

• Support production readiness reviews, risk-based supplier assessments (RBATs), and supplier enhanced audits (SEAs).

• Support and/or manage special projects as required

BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering Discipline with 4+ years’ experience; MS/MBA with 2+ years’ experience. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Desired Skills:
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of 3D modeling such as computer aided three-dimensional Interactive application is a plus.

Prefer experience working with Sikorsky helicopter products and 3-5 years in a production/manufacturing environment.

Possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear communications to all levels of the organization.
Clearance Level: None
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.
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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.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First