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Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representatives (SQFR) for positions based in the Minnesota region of the United States. The position will require working flexible hours and frequent travel to support suppliers across the United States. The SQFR will operate from a home office located in the geographic area near the locations mentioned previously.
A Supplier Quality Field Representative for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified.
Duties Include:
Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops.
Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements.
Performs source inspections (both in process and final), first articles, manufacturing process validations, source surveillance and special process audits, as applicable.
Conducts supplier risk and capability assessments.
Monitors supplier performance.
Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective / preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies.
Supports supplier failure investigations as required.
Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conduct analyses, and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives.
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 hazards).
A typical candidate has related quality, operations or manufacturing experience.
This position entails 75% travel.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the state of Minnesota.
Must have the ability to travel approximately 75%
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, and cable/harness assemblies.
Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions.
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily.
Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, including working with suppliers.
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support all program Supplier Quality engineering activities.
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 hazards).
Desired skills
Technical degree from an accredited college
An understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.
ASQ Certification, i.e., (1) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) , (2) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or (3) Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers
Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills
EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Colorado Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $91,300 - $175,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $105,000 - $197,800. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representatives (SQFR) for positions based in the Minnesota region of the United States. The position will require working flexible hours and frequent travel to support suppliers across the United States. The SQFR will operate from a home office located in the geographic area near the locations mentioned previously.
A Supplier Quality Field Representative for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified.
Duties Include:
Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops.
Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements.
Performs source inspections (both in process and final), first articles, manufacturing process validations, source surveillance and special process audits, as applicable.
Conducts supplier risk and capability assessments.
Monitors supplier performance.
Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective / preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies.
Supports supplier failure investigations as required.
Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conduct analyses, and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives.
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 hazards).
A typical candidate has related quality, operations or manufacturing experience.
This position entails 75% travel.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the state of Minnesota.
Must have the ability to travel approximately 75%
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, and cable/harness assemblies.
Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions.
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily.
Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, including working with suppliers.
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support all program Supplier Quality engineering activities.
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 hazards).
Desired skills
Technical degree from an accredited college
An understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.
ASQ Certification, i.e., (1) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) , (2) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or (3) Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers
Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills
EEO
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.
*
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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Colorado Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $91,300 - $175,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $105,000 - $197,800. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
