Associate Manager - Supplier Quality Engineer

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* Description:

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* You will be the Associate Manager   Supplier Quality Engineer for the Supplier Quality Engineering team  Our team is responsible for developing, modifying, applying and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially‑finished or finished products

** What You Will Be Doing*
* As the Associate Manager   Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving supplier‑focused quality initiatives across the product lifecycle

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Lead supplier audits, first‑article inspections and product validations in accordance with AS9102 and other applicable standards

+ Design, implement and continuously improve inspection, testing and statistical analysis processes

+ Provide root‑cause analysis, corrective‑action support and preventive guidance to internal and external partners

+ Collaborate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure quality standards are met

+ Mentor the team in Lean and Six‑Sigma methodologies and ensure documentation compliance

** Why Join Us*
* The ideal candidate is a collaborative, data‑driven professional who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and delivering reliable products to our customers  

This role offers the chance to influence supplier performance worldwide, work with cutting‑edge quality tools and shape the future of our aerospace portfolio while enjoying a supportive, balanced work environment

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options  Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here   (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/OneLM

Job Description Benefits

** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* This position is in Orlando   Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location   a href=  co/MFC

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MUST BE A U S  CITIZEN   This position is located at a facility that requires special access  The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance  A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Related degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent combined education/experience

US Citizen:
Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance

Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products

Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods and able to translate into work instructions and / or PO notes

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools

to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex

Prior Leadership experience leading a team

Experience in disposition of non conforming products

Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

Knowledge Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Ability to travel

** Desired

Skills:

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* Lean / Six Sigma Certification  Green Belt

Experience working in an IPT structure in a dynamic environment

Understanding of AS9100 and ISO
9001 Quality Management Systems

Experience working with Government customers

Effective communication skills, i e , written, oral, listening and technical writing

Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Demonstrated presentation skills

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** 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:
** Part time Remote Telework:
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