Description: WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Procurement Quality Engineering Manager to lead a Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team based at the RMS Orlando, FL site. This position requires up to 30% travel out of the assigned geographical area to support SQEs, suppliers and customers across the United States and International locations. The position will require working flexible hours. The Procurement Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall quality health and compliance of the key suppliers deliveries and services. This position is accountable for the deployment of best practices and assurance of consistency for supplier selection, management of supplier risk, proactive supplier audits, establishing appropriate monitoring tools and metrics (scorecards) to ensure that products continue to meet or exceed acceptable performance thresholds in our ongoing drive towards zero defects within the RMS supply chain.

THE WORK
This position is instrumental in developing organizational and strategic plans. This individual will manage execution and mitigation activities on the F-35 Training and Support Equipment programs within Training Logistics Solution (TLS) Line Of Business (LOB).
It will require an individual who has demonstrated the leadership capability to manage a team of SQEs. Additionally, they will also serve as the leader communicating with internal cross-functional teams (i.e. Supply Chain & Operations) supporting the the market segments, as well as external suppliers and customers.
Duties include:
1. Ensure SQA strategies for design, production, deployment installation and sustainment are executed, while training requirements are met.
2. This position plays a critical role for new or existing suppliers by providing key risk analysis for subcontract reviews, TKOs, RBATs, design/technical solution/baseline reviews, production and life-cycle support.
3. Manage and support RFP activity, strategic supplier selection decisions, flow-down and acceptance plans to ensure alignment with requirements. Key participation in leading and approving proposal pre-work and post award execution.
4. Drive standardization to assure compliant QMS, Special Processes, Capabilities and Capacity in supply chain to meet requirements. Develop, train, and promote bench strength.
5. Serve as the lead, LM point of contact to the
Program IPT identifying and mitigating supplier risks, leading RCAs and providing creative
solutions to problems.
6. Partnering with Program Managers (PMs) and
senior management to ensure Quality resources
and support are established and maintained on
specific efforts.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

WHY JOIN US
We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO-9001, AS9102

• Understanding Training Systems (Ground/Pilot/Aircraft Maintenance)

• Experience leading a team consisting of technical individuals with diverse backgrounds

• Procurement/Supplier Quality Engineering experience

• Program, Operations, or Quality experience

• Demonstrated ability to perform as Full Spectrum Leader
  -Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships
  Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in a technical field

• Experience with various aircraft platforms

• High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals

• Experienced big picture thinker with proven project management skills

• Experience developing and executing innovation initiatives

• Green Belt certification

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.
  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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:

Experienced Professional
Business Unit:

RMS
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First