Senior Supplier Quality Field Representative (SQFR) - Kansas City, MO

Job Description

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff (SQFR) to support MO. The position will require working flexible hours and significant travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the US and possibly some international suppliers.
Duties include:
Performance at suppliers of scheduled Purchase Order (PO) review, product source inspections, first articles, and product line validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards
Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests
Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities
Support (as required) supplier's failure / diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Perform Quality Management System and Special Process surveys
Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to Lockheed Martin requirement documents and provide written reports
Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters
Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis
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 work place.
Candidates for this position could expect to lift objects, parts, etc. of up to 35 pounds periodically for review and assessment
Basic Qualifications:
Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education, with professional experience/ specialized training commensurate with assignment.
Must have ability to obtain a security clearance
Experience with:
• Manufacturing and inspection of electronic and mechanical components or assemblies
• Welding, Machining and associated inspection(s)
• APQP/AS9145/ AS9102 (First Article Inspections) methodology/implementation and tool usage
• Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Understanding of audits, special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers to support the Program
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the area of Supplier Quality
Strong background in understanding engineering drawing requirements including GD&T, electrical and mechanical inspection methods, a basic understanding of special process surveys and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with a supplier on a daily basis to support MFC Programs
The candidate must be capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems, be able to focus on continual improvement practices, using tools like SPC and Root Cause Analysis to drive
Corrective and Preventive Action
Able to utilize Microsoft programs in support of the daily assignments to help communicate with the supplier and Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Dallas management
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Sub-contracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all program supplier quality engineering activities
Ability to travel, work flexible hours and possible weekends.
Ability and willingness 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 work place
Desired skills are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool.
Learn more about desired skills here.
Desired Skills:
A basic understanding of the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) SAP business system and Procure to Pay (P2P)
Experience performing Quality Management System and Special Process surveys
ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQA or CQIA)
PFMEAs
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt)
Experience with high temperature materials (e.g., carbon-carbon composites)
Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications
Experience with Battery Technology