Job ID: 669369BR Date posted: Jul. 03, 2024
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Quality Engineer Senior (Level 3)

This position will be in the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems (AV&MS) Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team with responsibilities of supplier team integration and reports to the Associate Manager of AV&MS SQM. Candidate will be located in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to start their Supplier Quality Career with a strategically important supplier working with experienced professionals. Period of Performance for this tasking is expected to be a scope of 18-24 months.
The SQE functions as a Quality Engineer within the SQM integration teams across the product life cycle of multiple programs and technology domains. Scope of responsibility also includes; quality and cost data analysis, root cause corrective and preventive action, variation management actions, supplier quality integration tasks, along with area or multiple area improvement strategy and planning. Responsible and accountable for initiating effective methods and improvements that drive and improve overall quality performance reducing area defects and scrap, rework, and repair cost to minimum as measured and trended by quality diagnostic measurement system. Will collaborate with various functions and leaders to achieve objectives.

Goals of the selected SQE are:
• Accepts purchased products to support program development, production, and sustainment on behalf of LM Aero.
• To ensure long-term defect reduction/elimination to reduce cost of poor quality associated with procured products.
• To ensure long-term supplier compliance to contractual quality requirements, as they relate to LM Aero product.
• Scope includes suppliers of system commodities, as well as both build-to-print and design-authority contracts.
The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with executive leadership at the supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and ensuring execution is aligned with the quality and affordability goals set by the LM Aero programs.
• The position requires about 30-50% travel within the United States
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.

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

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
• STEM Bachelors Degree with 3 to 5 years experience
• Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO), aerospace (AS), and FAA regulations
• Experience with inspection processes and methods.
• Must be capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems; be able to focus on continual improvement practices to drive corrective and preventive actions
• Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action. Provide technical liaison support related to design and quality engineering matters
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Special Process Engineering experience
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment
• AS9100 interpretation and application experience
• Experience working with Government customers
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
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: Yes
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First