You will be a development Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for the Air‑Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring quality standards are met throughout the development process, from design to production, by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers. As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) you will be responsible for driving supplier quality excellence across the ARRW program.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Develop and lead supplier quality plans and requirements.
-Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance monitoring.
-Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action initiatives.
-Partner with engineering and manufacturing to resolve quality issues.
-Track, analyze, and report quality metrics throughout the product lifecycle.
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
· STEM degree at the bachelors level or higher, preferably in a Technical, Industrial or Quality Assurance related field or equivalent combined education/experience
· Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection of manufactured products.
· An understanding of engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
· Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics.
· Demonstrated ability to use casual analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex.
· Ability to travel 25%-50%.
· Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
· Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
· Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management.
· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
· Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
· Awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
· Demonstrated team leadership skills
· Customer Relationship Management skills
· Experience working with Government customers
· Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening and technical writing.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
· Demonstrated presentation skills.
· Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration.
· Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
· Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM, preferably technical, industrial, or quality assurance, or equivalent combined education and experience
- Engineering or quality experience developing inspection methods, work instructions, and procedures for manufactured products
- Understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical and electrical inspection methods
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts to develop and review quality engineering processes and performance metrics
- Ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical or process issues ranging from basic to complex
- Ability to travel 25% to 50%
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification
- Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Team leadership skills
- Customer relationship management skills
- Experience working with government customers
- Effective written, oral, listening, and technical writing skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal, team-building, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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