Proposal / Quality Engineer Sr - Grand Prairie, TX

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and driven Quality Engineer for a position based in Grand Prairie, TX.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for leading and implementing advanced Quality Engineering initiatives within the Precision Fires Advanced Programs, significant development programs with the potential to be a franchise programs with support working development Proposals and BOE's.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate and partner with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Operations and Customers.

What You Will Be Doing

The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Performance at suppliers of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards.
• Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective / preventive actions. Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities.
• Participate (as required) in supplier's failure / diagnosis and Material Review Board(MRB) activities.
• Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to Lockheed Martin requirement documents and provide written weekly reports.
• Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters.
• Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis.
• Additional duties will include creating proposals / BOEs.

Why Join us

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.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here :

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start

Desired skills

STEM degree at bachelor's level or higher preferred.

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

Practical interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

Practical communication skills - written, oral, listening, and presentation

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong problem-solving skills

SAP / ERP, SharePoint Tableau, or other business intelligence software experience

Strong familiarity with Production Operations

Experience with Program Office / Customer Interaction, preferably DOD

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

Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers (including acceptance of product / testing)

Thorough understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as well as AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning

Experience with the use of inspection gages and measuring equipment

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

Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment / Property during field, ground, or operational tests

Ability to obtain an international driver's license