Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) provides on-site quality oversight and support of suppliers providing products or services for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs (ADP).

The SQE will be the primary Quality point of contact at the supplier to collaborate with ADP Supplier Quality Integration, Program Management, Engineering, and Global Supply Chain, in an effort to eliminate supplier quality disruptions to ADP Program(s).

The SQE will be responsible for engaging the supplier on quality related issues, supplier oversight, source inspection, technical evaluations, failure investigations, process improvements, first article inspections, etc.

This is a deployed position in the Hamilton, Washington area working at one or more Lockheed Martin supplier companies. Scope of work cannot be accomplished living outside of greater Hamilton, Washington area.

The selected candidate will be responsible for achieving total quality performance across multiple sites for strategic suppliers that produce major airframe and systems components.

Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or above in Technical discipline from an accredited college
• Proficient in interpreting Engineering drawings/blueprints/models, First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and Engineering Process Specifications
• Background in inspection/verification methods for complex machined parts and assemblies and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Effective written and oral communication skill

Desired skills
• Experience with composites manufacturing
• Working knowledge of determinant assembly & model based engineering
• Working knowledge of quality science and tools (Cause Mapping, 5 why, PFMEA, Mistake Proofing, Gap Analysis, etc)

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 $81,600 - $143,865. 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 $93,800 - $162,610. 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.