Job ID: 681971BR Date posted: Dec. 03, 2024
Description:WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK
Sikorsky Aircraft a Lockheed Martin Company is seeking a Procurement Supplier Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Supplier Quality organization, with a specific focus on the Blades and Avionics Product centers. The position is located in Stratford, CT but will require ~30% travel to the supply base both domestically and internationally as needed along with other Sikorsky facilities. This position will require the chosen candidate to have flexible working hours to support our customers.
The candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of Supplier Quality principles, Solumina SSQS and SAP as it relates to the job function. The Procurement Supplier Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall health and compliance of the Aerostructures and Avionics product centers suppliers. The candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action experience and the ability to personally utilize those skills, and/or manage others in timely resolution of supplier product problems/issues. Working familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems along with understanding of NADCAP.

In this role, the chosen candidate will be responsible for employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, recognition, and disciplinary actions. The candidate must be able to develop, coach, and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure versatility and high performance within the team. They will utilize established metrics to drive related organizational performance with a focus on continuous improvement. The candidate must demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership attributes, establish effective cross-functional relationships with Quality, Sourcing, Operations, and Engineering to lead/support initiatives to drive affordability and continual operational performance improvement.

This position is accountable for the deployment of best practices and assurance of consistency for supplier selection, management of supplier risk, establishing appropriate monitoring tools and metrics (scorecards) to ensure that their products continue to meet or exceed acceptable performance thresholds in our ongoing drive towards zero defects within the RMS Sikorsky supply chain.

This position requires an individual who has demonstrated the leadership capability to manage a team of SQEs and guide the team with daily collaboration between cross functional teams across Sikorsky and the supply base. Additionally, this person will need to demonstrate the leadership capability to establish a successful comprehensive, cohesive system that drives quality maturity throughout the Sikorsky supply chain and grow suppliers as strategic product quality partners. They will also serve as the leader communicating with internal cross-functional teams supporting the assigned product centers as well as external suppliers and customers.

WHY JOIN US
We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs.
Basic Qualifications:
-Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and NADCAP
- Understanding of Rotorcraft, Sikorsky models preferably.
- Familiarity with Product centers and what they produce
- Experience leading a team consisting of technical individuals with diverse backgrounds
- Procurement/Supplier Quality Engineering experience
- Program, Operations, or Quality experience
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills and working knowledge of Supplier Quality principles.
- Working knowledge of LMP2P, Solumina, SAP.
-Proven capabilities in customer relations, cross-functional teaming skills, and RCA (root cause analysis) and corrective action.
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to perform as Full Spectrum Leader
- Possesses excellent verbal/written communications and organizational skills and experience leading in a matrix management environment.
Experience with UH-60, S92 platforms
- High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals
- Experienced big picture thinker with proven project management skills
- Experience developing and executing innovation initiatives
- Experience in proactive supply chain/supplier risk identification and mitigation approaches.
-Previous technical and quality experience, interpreting and applying AS9100 and NADCAP requirements, utilizing existing LM Command Media (policy and procedures) and Aviation standards.
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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First