Job ID: 685337BR Date posted: Jan. 28, 2025
Description:The selected candidate will perform supplier oversight and product acceptance onsite at an assigned supplier in Marion, Virginia.

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, and inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
2. Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of organization to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative, qualitative analytical capabilities.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations. Be able to present and interface with program and senior customers
4. Must be a US Citizen and have ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
1. Experience in Quality Management Systems, e.g., International (ISO), National (AS) standards. Specifically AS9100, AS9102, AS9145
2. Proficient in GD&T, Interpretation of Engineering Process Specifications, and First Article Inspection (FAI)
3. Composite processes and manufacturing
4. Green Belt, Black Belt, ASQ CQE or CMQQE training/certification
5. Quality science expertise in the following areas: statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, process auditing or validation, and supplier quality management
6. Data analytics skills, Microsoft suite experience: Excel, Work, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First