Job Description
THE WORK
Backshop Quality seeks a highly motivated individual as a quality engineer in the development and implementation of quality planning, inspection methods, and first article inspections and to drive root cause and corrective action investigations in the Blades Product Center. Assure Quality standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the product lifecycle. Candidate must be able to perform in a customer-focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers including the DCMA and FAA. Position requires coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement on product quality issues and effective issue resolution.
Successful candidate will effectively contribute to the Product Quality team in support of the Daily Review Teams (DRT), Corrective Action Board (CAB), High Visibility (Hi-Vis) escape management process, and data analytics to identify developing trends and maintaining product center key quality metrics. Promote continuous improvement through effective use of Enterprise Excellence tools such as Relentless Root Cause Analysis and DIVE to eliminate discrepancies and escapes. Implement standard work for key processes and support Product Operations initiatives. Additional responsibilities include support of the Material Review Board, Quality Council as well as Product Safety, and ESH initiatives.
Candidates for this position should possess strong product and process knowledge, excellent technical skills, adept with desktop PC applications and information systems, and communication and presentation skills.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with reading engineering drawings
• Knowledge of MS office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Ability to work multiple tasks in multiple process areas simultaneously
Desired skills
• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Must possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear communications
• Background in ISO 9001/AS9100
• Prefer experience with Sikorsky helicopter
and/or aerospace products in a production/manufacturing environment
• Basic Quality Engineering knowledge
• Familiarity and/or knowledge of Failure Analysis
• Experience in root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and technical writing skills
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $67,000 - $117,990. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. 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.
