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Description:

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff (SQFR) for a position based in Clearwater, FL to support the THAAD production program.

The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States. The THAAD program team provides a challenging environment that stresses continuous improvement and proactive mindset in driving down risk to the product and customer.

A Supplier Quality Field Representative for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops.

• Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements.

• Performs source inspections (both in process and final), first articles, manufacturing process validations, source surveillance and special process audits, as applicable.

• Conducts supplier risk and capability assessments.

• Monitors Supplier performance.

• Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies.

• Supports supplier failure investigations as required.

• Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conduct analyses, and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier.

• Collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met.

• Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified.

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

-Candidate must be a US citizen and have ability to obtain a security clearance

-In-depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO- 9001 Quality Management Systems

-Strong understanding of engineering drawings requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and electrical inspection methods

-Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action

-Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements

-Prior electrical engineering experience

-Strong understanding of special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the Program

-Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions

-Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, including working with suppliers

-Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all program supplier quality engineering activities

-Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports

-Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives

-Additionally, candidates may be required to work in a manufacturing environment that would require standing and the use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (protective footwear, eye /hearing protection, or other protective equipment designed to protect people from workplace hazards)

**Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic)**

Desired Skills:

-Technical degree at the Bachelor level or above from an accredited college

-Skills and experience working with suppliers that handle complex machined parts, electrical and electronic assemblies

-An understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems, optics, castings and welding and/or brazing

-ASQ Certification, i.e., (1) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) , (2) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or (3) Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

-Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)

-Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers

-Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First