Supplier Quality Engineer Senior

Description:

At Lockheed Martin, you can build a career by making an impact on some of the most advanced defense technologies in the world. Ocala Operations is a multi-shift manufacturing facility producing circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies supporting multiple missile and fire control programs.

The Ocala site supports both low-volume/high-mix production and high-volume manufacturing, utilizing a combination of automated processes and labor-intensive assembly operations. Our represented manufacturing workforce is supported by a highly skilled engineering, operations, and quality organization focused on delivering mission-critical products to our customers.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Ocala, Florida is seeking a motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE). In this role, you will serve as the primary quality interface between suppliers, internal operations, and program leadership to ensure procured materials meet all contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

The Senior SQE will support supplier performance management, lead corrective action activities, conduct supplier surveillance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure supplier quality performance supports program objectives.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not

limited to:

* Lead supplier quality performance

management activities including supplier

scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous

improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers meet

program quality and delivery expectations.

* Partner with strategic suppliers to drive process

improvements, defect reduction initiatives, and

long-term supplier capability development.

* Lead complex root cause investigations using

structured problem-solving methods (8D,

DMAIC, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to eliminate recurring

supplier defects.

* Conduct supplier surveillance activities

including quality system audits, process audits,

source inspections, and First Article Inspection

(FAI) verification.

* Identify supplier risks related to quality,

capacity, and process capability, and implement

mitigation plans to protect program execution.

* Collaborate with engineering, procurement,

manufacturing, and program management to

resolve supplier-related issues and support

program milestones.

* Analyze supplier quality data and metrics to

identify trends and implement corrective actions

that improve supplier performance and reduce

defects.

* Support Receiving Inspection and production operations with timely resolution of supplier nonconformances to minimize production disruptions.

* Support customer audits and regulatory assessments related to supplier quality processes and compliance to AS9100 requirements.

* Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve supplier processes, reduce defects, and increase product reliability.

* Perform on-site supplier engagements to support root cause investigations, process improvements, and supplier quality performance initiatives.

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being by offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Ocala, Florida. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

* Must be a U.S. Citizen

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or other STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

* Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.

* Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.

* Experience with supplier quality processes including source inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier audits, or supplier corrective action management.

* Experience analyzing quality data and identifying trends to drive improvement.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

* Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired

Skills:

* Experience with Lockheed Martin business systems such as SAP, Apriso, Windchill, etc.

* Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance activities, and quality system assessments.

* Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality management system requirements.

* Experience supporting supplier performance management and improvement initiatives.

* ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, or equivalent).

* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

* Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and drive corrective action resolution.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to leadership and customers.

* Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors, including delivering…