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Lockheed Martin · 9 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineering Associate Manager - Grand Prairie, TX

Possible

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $199K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in defense and aerospace, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Guidance and Control Section. This role involves leading supplier quality initiatives, managing quality for the GMLRS program, and ensuring compliance through documentation review and support for product teams.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage quality for the Guidance and Control Section and associated minor suppliers

Review internal and external manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance

Support Integrated Product Teams with quality data analysis, risk mitigation, and corrective actions

Lead Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards, dispositioning non‑conforming hardware

Drive lean initiatives and oversee Earned Value Management System work packages

Qualification

STEM DegreeQuality Engineering ExperienceSupplier Quality ExperienceLean/Six Sigma CertificationGeometric DimensionToleranceAS9100 ExperienceSAPApriso ExperienceTestInspection EquipmentStatistical Process ControlEffective Communication Skills

Required

STEM Degree at the Bachelors level or above or equivalent experience/combined education

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Engineering or Quality experience developing methods/ processes, work instructions, and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods and translate into work instructions

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of QE processes, and related performance metrics

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/ process issues varying from basic to very complex

Experience in disposition of non-conforming products and failure review boards

Advanced experience in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance

Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and collaboration across multiple functions and motivate support personnel to achieve common goals

Supplier Quality Experience

Ability to travel (typically around 25%)

Preferred

STEM Degree at the Bachelor level or above preferred

SAP or Apriso Application Experience

Prior leadership or people management experience

Lean/ Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Special Process Engineering Experience

Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing of Cables, Harnesses, EEE components Experience

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/ or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

Advanced AS9100 Interpretation and Application Experience

Experience Working with Government Customers

Experience with performing AS9102 First Article Inspections or AS9145 APQP & PPAP

Experience with the DD250 process

Experience working Quality support on a manufacturing floor

Experience with process capability analysis and interpretation, gage R&R, or measurement system analysis

Effective Communication Skills - written, oral, listening, and technical writing

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc

Strong knowledge of industry recognized Quality systems such International (ISO), aerospace (AS), and FAA regulations

Statistical Process Control (SPC)/ Key Characteristics (KC) Experience

Test and Inspection Equipment Experience

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912