About this role
Standard Job Description
Plans, organizes, directs and reports on all supplier quality related activities such as raw materials, coatings, conversion processes, packaging materials, good manufacturing practices GMP service providers; as well as contract manufacturers and laboratories to assure fulfilment of contract and purchase order requirements. Ensure control of supplier nonconforming items, conducts analyses and monitor effectiveness of supplier corrective actions. Translates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements. Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with internal engineering and manufacturing functions and external suppliers to ensure quality standards are in place. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities, and maintains feedback loops. Perform source surveillance & validation at source inspections, audit third party manufacturers, special process auditing as an approved corporate surveyor including their Sub-Tier suppliers/Sub-contractors, due diligence and vendor selection process. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Prepares, maintains and reviews procurement quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies. To review and update regularly and ensure all active Suppliers Sub contractors approvals are within their expiry dates, or obtain new updated approval certificates. Review and approve or reject New Capability Requests for new Suppliers Subcontractors, check and challenge their accreditation certification.
Basic Qualifications
STEM degree at bachelor’s level or higher and 2+ years of experience or equivalent combined education/experience
Must be able to identify and document quality deficiencies and ensure effective Corrective Action
Capable of performing Root Cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems
Experience with Quality systems such AS9100 / ISO9001 and First Article Inspections per AS9102
Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board)
Understanding of engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical inspection methods
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Ability to travel 25% of the time and ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours or weekends when needed)
Desired Skills
Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers
Experience with aerospace coatings and various supplier aerospace conversion processes
Strong familiarity with Production Operations, Quality Management Systems, and Industry Standards
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all supplier quality field engineering activities
Understanding of Geometric, Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with Apriso, SAP S4, and P2P business systems
ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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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.