Staff Quality Engineer - Fort Worth, Texas

JOB ID: 663851BR

Date posted: Apr. 18, 2024

Program: GMLRS - ER

Description:

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated and driven Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for a position based in Fort Worth, TX to provide support to the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Program. The position will require flexible hours with extensive travel to support supplier activity across the United States. Responsibilities include:

Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.

Support Integrated Product Teams with reviews of quality data and information on yields, schematics, simulations, test data, qualification reports, configuration audits, drawing reviews, rework, scrap, and non-conformance.

Support product testing at suppliers.

Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex.

Attend and lead program part reviews and Failure Review Board meetings, identify trends, assist in problem resolution, and ensure responsible parties meet commitments.

Participate as an active member of Preliminary Material Review Boards and potentially Material Review Boards which includes dispositioning non-conforming hardware in SAP, identifying hardware containment requirements, identifying appropriate root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.

Perform and Participate in assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001 / AS9100.

Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues.

Utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement.

Work closely with suppliers and production teams to set up new processes, work contractual requirements, obtain corrective action, and provide technical liaison support.

Make the final decision on acceptability of product by using measurement tools, drawings and creating and reviewing work instructions.

The position requires previous quality engineering or technical experience in developing and reviewing quality standards, drawings, methods, work instructions and procedures for the production of manufactured and procured products. Failure troubleshooting throughout the production process. Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Facilitation of and presentation in meetings will be required weekly.

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Suppliers, and Customer to ensure quality standards are implemented and being met throughout the production process.

Analyze program, quality process, and supplier performance, identify adverse trends, understands / identifies risks and drives effective corrective action as well as overall process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

Technical degree at the bachelors level or equivalent experience/combined education.

Thorough understanding and experience in electrical / electrical engineering.

Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance; candidate must be a U.S. citizen

Quality engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products

In depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures

Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test, inspection methods and work instructions

Failure Review Board experience for troubleshooting failures and identifying resolutions including for electrical testing

Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools

Experience in disposition of non-conforming products

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Effective strong communication skills, written, oral, listening, technical writing

Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Effectively interact with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Government Representatives, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated presentation skills

Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours or weekends when needed)

Desired Skills:

STEM degree at bachelors level or higher highly preferred.

Propulsions/ Energetics Experience.

SAP Application experience.

Special Process Engineering experience.

Drawing review experience

Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements or PPAP

AS9100 interpretation and application experience
Thorough knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO) and aerospace (AS)
Electrical Engineering experience with knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics

Experience working with Government customers and suppliers

Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products

Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) certification

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:

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.
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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