Supplier Quality Engineer Stf - E4
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Quality Engineer Staff
You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Supplier Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality supplier components, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for leading supplier quality initiatives that safeguard mission-critical hardware. You will partner with suppliers, supply-chain, engineering, and operations to resolve complex quality issues and elevate supplier performance.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead complex supplier quality investigations and root-cause analyses.
- Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and corrective-action plans.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for procured components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous-improvement efforts.
Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment. This role offers the chance to influence cross-functional teams, make measurable impacts on product quality, and contribute directly to mission success. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Ocala. 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 a STEM discipline or equivalent professional experience consistent with Level 4 responsibilities
- Extensive experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related aerospace/defense quality discipline
- Demonstrated ability to independently investigate and resolve complex supplier quality and manufacturing issues
- Working knowledge and practical application of Quality Management System requirements such as AS9100 and/or ISO 9001
- Demonstrated experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and corrective action effectiveness
- Experience analyzing supplier quality data, identifying systemic trends, and developing risk-based improvement actions
- Experience with supplier quality processes including source inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), or supplier audits
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with suppliers, customers, engineering, program leadership, and senior management
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage multiple complex assignments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to travel to supplier locations if required
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or another STEM discipline
- Experience with electronic assemblies, circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, or related manufacturing processes
- Experience with Lockheed Martin business systems such as SAP, Apriso, Windchill, etc
- ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and technically develop other quality professionals
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of the relationship between quality, cost, schedule, supply chain performance, and customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors, including delivering results, shaping the future, building effective relationships, energizing the team, and modeling personal excellence, integrity, and accountability
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract…
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