Description:***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, IL AREA***This position is part of the LM Aeronautics (Aero) Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Air Vehicle and Mission Systems (AVMS) Central Region Team, within the Aero Quality & Mission Success organization.
The selected candidate will perform product acceptance and supplier performance management at supplier sites on behalf of all LM Aero programs.
This position is located in the Chicago, Illinois area with travel to other cities within Illinois and surrounding states. Travel to assigned suppliers and performing work onsite at their facilities is required.
Goals are to lead suppliers through the process of developing and executing plans that ensure long-term flow of defect-free products in support of LM Aero production.
Scope includes suppliers of the air vehicle and missions systems commodities, including supplier design-authority, and MRO contracts.
The selected candidate will be accountable for collaborating with functional organizations and executive leadership at the supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve quality, technical, and contractual issues, and for ensuring supplier performance is aligned with achieving quality, delivery, and affordability goals set by the LM Aero programs.
What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.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.
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Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in STEM, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Proficient with quality principles with focus on AS9100 and AS9102.
• Experience developing performance improvements plans (e.g. zero defect plans, return-to-green plans).
• Experience interacting with one or more of the following: Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and/or Government Customer Representatives.
• Root Cause Analysis experience or training.
Desired Skills:• Experience with electronics, wire harnesses, circuit card assemblies, and manufacturing.
• Experience identifying relevant stakeholders for collaboration.
• High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations. Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQ OE certification.
• Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
