Staff Supplier Quality Field Rep. (SQFR) - Tampa, FL

Description: Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff (SQFR) to support Florida. The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the US and possibly some international suppliers. Duties include:

Performance at suppliers of scheduled Purchase Order (PO) review, product source inspections, first articles, and product line validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards

Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective / preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests

Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities

Support (as required) supplier's failure / diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities

Perform Quality Management System and Special Process surveys

Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to Lockheed Martin requirement documents and provide written reports

Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters

Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier daily

Additionally, candidates may be required to work in a manufacturing environment that would require standing and the use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (protective footwear, eye / hearing protection, or other protective equipment designed to protect people from workplace

Basic Qualifications:

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education, with professional experience/ specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Must have ability to obtain a security clearance

Experience with

• Manufacturing and inspection of electronic and mechanical components or assemblies

• Welding, Machining, and associated inspection(s)

• APQP/AS9145/ AS9102 (First Article Inspections) methodology/implementation and tool usage

• Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Understanding of audits, special processes, and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers to support the Program

Extensive technical knowledge and experience in Supplier Quality

Strong background in understanding engineering drawing requirements including GD&T, electrical and mechanical inspection methods, a basic understanding of special process surveys and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with a supplier daily to support MFC Programs

The candidate must be capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems, be able to focus on continual improvement practices, using tools like SPC and Root Cause Analysis to drive

Corrective and Preventive Action experience

Able to utilize Microsoft programs in support of the daily assignments to help communicate with the supplier and Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Dallas management

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports

Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Sub-contracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives

Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all program supplier quality engineering activities

Able to lift objects, parts, etc. of up to 35 pounds periodically for review and assessment

Ability to work flexible hours and possible weekends

Ability and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that would require standing and the use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (protective footwear, eye / hearing protection, or other protective equipment designed to protect people from workplace

Desired Skills:

A basic understanding of the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) SAP business system and Procure to Pay (P2P)

Experience performing Quality Management System and Special Process surveys

ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQA or CQIA)

Experience with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt)

Experience with high temperature materials (e.g., carbon-carbon composites)

Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications

Experience with Battery Technology

Experience with electrical/electronics assembly (PWB and Cabling)

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First