Description:

You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer for the Supplier Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for ensuring that every component we receive from our global supplier base meets Lockheed Martin’s exacting standards, protecting program schedules and mission success.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving supplier‑focused quality initiatives, safeguarding product integrity, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide internal and supplier support for root‑cause analysis and corrective‑preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests.

• Perform ongoing surveillance of supplier conformance and deliver weekly written performance reports.

• Conduct product line validations per AS9102 and other applicable standards.

• Participate in supplier failure diagnoses, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and drawing/process reviews to ensure design assurance.

• Act as the technical liaison for quality engineering matters, interfacing daily with suppliers, program management, and customers.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and excels at autonomous problem solving. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sub‑Contracting, and Program Management, directly influencing supplier performance and program health while delivering measurable impact on mission‑critical deliverables.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. [Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.](a href= https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Dallas)

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance:

Ability to travel 25% of the time and ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours or weekends when needed)

STEM degree at Bachelor's level or higher

Must be able to identify and document quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action.

Experience performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems.

Familiar with AS9100

Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board)

Understanding engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
Desired Skills:

A basic understanding of the MFC SAP / ERP and P2P business systems

ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)

Strong familiarity with Production Operations:

Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers

Demonstrated Leadership and Customer Relationship Management skills

Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction

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

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