Description:You will be the Supplier Quality Field Representative for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met, implementing and verifying supplier contract requirements. The position will require working flexible hours and frequent travel to support suppliers across the United States. The SQFR will operate from a home office located in the Upstate New York region of the United States.
What You Will Be Doing: As the Supplier Quality Field Representative, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring supplier quality control activities, systems, and conformance to company and program requirements. You will work closely with internal quality, engineering, and manufacturing functions, as well as suppliers, to drive quality excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities
• Performing surveillance, source inspections, and audits to ensure supplier conformance
• Conducting supplier risk and capability assessments, and monitoring supplier performance
• Providing internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions
• Ensuring control of supplier nonconforming items and monitoring effectiveness of corrective actions
Why Join Us: We're looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Supplier Quality Field Representative. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, drive quality excellence, and contribute to the success of our programs. If you're a motivated and experienced quality professional with a passion for ensuring excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Further Information About This Opportunity: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).
This position entails 75% domestic travel.
Basic Qualifications:-This is a remote position, but this position entails 75% domestic travel to local supplier sites
-Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
-Must be located or willing to relocate to the Upstate New York region of the United States.
-Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
-Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
-Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and optics.
-Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions.
-Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
-Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily.
-Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability.
-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).
Desired Skills:-Technical degree from an accredited college
-An understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.
-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
-Experience with composites and Thermo formed plastics
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 KnowExpression 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
