Job ID: 687560BR Date posted: Feb. 27, 2025
Description:

You will be the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for the Ocala Operations team. Our team is responsible for building circuit cards, wiring harnesses, and electro-assemblies, specializing in low volume - high mix and high volume production with a combination of automated and labor-intensive manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that purchased products meet overall specifications, quality/regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. You will serve as the key liaison between operations, suppliers, and customers, driving quality and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality-related issues
• Analyzing and resolving issues associated with components, assemblies, and materials provided by suppliers
• Leading containment activities and issuing corrective action requests to suppliers
• Creating and assigning inspection plans, attending program corrective action meetings, and using statistical analysis to identify trends
• Hosting quality systems audits, supporting internal corrective action programs, and training inspectors and quality professionals
• Utilizing lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. As a key player in our operations, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our production processes and work with a diverse range of stakeholders. If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. With a strong engineering and operations support team behind you, you'll be empowered to drive excellence and grow your career with Lockheed Martin.

From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is located in Ocala, FL!
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• This position will be located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.
• Must have ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelors level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent experience/combined education
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience conducting Purchase Orders reviews, source inspections, Special Process/QMS surveys, FAI’s, and surveillance at supplier facilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experienced as a team lead and facilitator with business management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
Desired Skills:
• STEM degree at bachelors level or higher preferred
• A basic understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems.
• ASQ Certification(s) and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt).
• AS9100 Interpretation and application experience.
• Ability to implement strategy and meet performance goals / objectives.
• Demonstrates leadership attributes including: delivering results, shaping the future, building effective relationships, energizing the team, and modeling personal excellence, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, multi-task and meet
deadlines.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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