Description:

At Lockheed Martin, you can build a career by making an impact on some of the most advanced defense technologies in the world. Ocala Operations is a multi-shift manufacturing facility producing circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies supporting multiple missile and fire control programs.

The Ocala site supports both low-volume/high-mix production and high-volume manufacturing, utilizing a combination of automated processes and labor-intensive assembly operations. Our represented manufacturing workforce is supported by a highly skilled engineering, operations, and quality organization focused on delivering mission-critical products to our customers.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Ocala, Florida is seeking a motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE). In this role, you will serve as the primary quality interface between suppliers, internal operations, and program leadership to ensure procured materials meet all contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
The Senior SQE will support supplier performance management, lead corrective action activities, conduct supplier surveillance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure supplier quality performance supports program objectives.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not
limited to:

• Lead supplier quality performance
  management activities including supplier
  scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous
  improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers meet
  program quality and delivery expectations.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to drive process
  improvements, defect reduction initiatives, and
  long-term supplier capability development.
• Lead complex root cause investigations using
  structured problem-solving methods (8D,
  DMAIC, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to eliminate recurring
  supplier defects.
• Conduct supplier surveillance activities
  including quality system audits, process audits,
  source inspections, and First Article Inspection
  (FAI) verification.
• Identify supplier risks related to quality,
  capacity, and process capability, and implement
  mitigation plans to protect program execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement,
  manufacturing, and program management to
  resolve supplier-related issues and support
  program milestones.
• Analyze supplier quality data and metrics to
  identify trends and implement corrective actions
  that improve supplier performance and reduce
  defects.
• Support Receiving Inspection and production operations with timely resolution of supplier nonconformances to minimize production disruptions.
• Support customer audits and regulatory assessments related to supplier quality processes and compliance to AS9100 requirements.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve supplier processes, reduce defects, and increase product reliability.
• Perform on-site supplier engagements to support root cause investigations, process improvements, and supplier quality performance initiatives.

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

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is located in Ocala, Florida. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or other STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.

• Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.

• Experience with supplier quality processes including source inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier audits, or supplier corrective action management.

• Experience analyzing quality data and identifying trends to drive improvement.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  Desired Skills:

• Experience with Lockheed Martin business systems such as SAP, Apriso, Windchill, etc.

• Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance activities, and quality system assessments.

• Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality management system requirements.

• Experience supporting supplier performance management and improvement initiatives.

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, or equivalent).

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and drive corrective action resolution.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to leadership and customers.

• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors, including delivering results, building effective relationships, and modeling integrity and accountability.
  Clearance Level:

None
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:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First