Job ID: 683753BR Date posted: Jan. 07, 2025
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

This position is part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team within the broader Quality & Mission Success organization, and reports to F-35 Supplier Quality Integration (SQI) Manager, overseeing supplier Northrop Grumman (NGAS).

This position is in Palmdale, CA.

Seeking experienced Quality Engineer to perform in a team lead capacity, ensuring onsite LM team timely actions and/or development and execution of standard work that improves team and supplier effectiveness and efficiency. Also, candidate will serve as primary onsite POC to engage NGAS and DCMA leadership, assist in conflict resolution, and drive accountability to ensure timely execution (i.e. containment, RCCA, continuous improvement, etc.), as well as ensure team alignment and messaging to enable LM goals.

Responsbilities include:
- Enabling team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to maximize their potential through technical assistance, communication, coaching/mentoring, and championing SQM strategy and objectives.
- Leading team of Supplier Quality Engineers and Contractors at NGAS Palmdale Site to plan and execute team goals, as well as represent decisional authority for F-35 SQI Manager in cross-functional working meetings, supplier engagements, and customer forums.
- Data driven decision maker, capabale of developing standard work, establishing surveillance plans, execute FAIs, and planning/executing multiple continuous improvement initiatives to reduce/eliminate manufacturing escapes/defects to LM Aero.
-Assist SQE drive rapid containment actions of quality escapes and effective read-across to protect LM Aero.
-Assist in evaluation of Root Cause and Corrective Action plans from supplier and facilitating discussions to improve effectiveness.
- Establish an effective network with internal and external functional stakeholders (e.g. JPO/DCMA customers, Supplier , program management, engineering, supply chain management, and other functions) to assist in issue resolution in a timely manner.
- Ensuring closed-loop communication between NGAS Post Delivery Support Program (PDSP) in FW and Palmdale team to identify, drive and monitor quality improvements.
- As needed, assist team in oversight of subtier support equipment suppliers and/or subtier audits.

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Ample experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
- Developing and Maintaining Effective Customer relationship building and adapting to a highly dynamic environment
- Experience in the fields of quality science, quality engineering, and/or subcontract management
- Strong understanding and experience with AS9100 based Quality Management Systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite applications
Desired Skills:
- Major assembly or Teammate F-35 experience
- F-35 Program knowledge, including the ability to understand F-35 engineering data packages, including GD&T requirements, material and process specifications, and schematics.
- Familiarity with the manufacturing and inspection techniques for one or more of the following types of parts: metallic machined or formed, composite laminate or bonded assemblies, air vehicle and missions systems (electronics), hydraulic or pneumatic components.
- Work related experience with planning and executing AS9102 First Article Inspection based requirements
- Experience developing successful performance improvement plans (e.g. return-to-green plans, zero-defect plans, supplier excellence plans)
- Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE certification
- Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following: statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMAE process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management
- Experience interacting with government customers (JPO, DCMA, DoD)
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations at working and leadership levels.
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 supplier 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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $112,800 - $216,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $129,700 - $244,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First