Job Description
Job Title:  Procurement Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  9/15/26

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

The Procurement Engineer will tactically support the Sikorsky manufacturing floor. Also referred to as a Factory Floor SQE, the candidate will be continuously engaged in manufacturing issues that are deemed Supplier responsible. The Factory Floor SQE will report through the Supplier Quality Management hierarchy with dotted line engagement through the Production Quality Leaders in their assigned area.

THE WORK

Detailed Tasks:
- Review nonconformances with the Quality Engineer at time of discovery to determine if the nonconformance is a Supplier related escape​

- Communicate Supplier escape with SQE ​

- Determine location and status of all potential nonconforming product ​

- Submit Stock Reinspect Request Orders (RROs) in SAP to support triage and containment activities​

​- Review Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and perform triage activities including Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA​)

-Input Responsible code, Charge Code, and Symptom Code ​

-Ensure photos of nonconformance is attached and actual condition states the “is” and “should be” statement​

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

 

Coordinates with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products. Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability. Investigates and recommends potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance. Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement. Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues. Leads teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Quality Systems  knowledge (RCCA, Inspection Tools)
  • Manufacturing knowledge
  • Ability to interpret Blueprints
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills

  • Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
  • Helicopter, Aerospace experience, knowledge
  • AS9100 knowledge
  • Supplier management awareness
  • Communication skills in all forms of media
  • Model-based definition experience
  • Some composite material knowledge 

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?
Analytical Ability: Describe a situation in which your analysis of a problem suggested an unconventional solution. What was the analysis you did, and how did you translate your findings into a course of action?
Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Give me an example of a time you paid close attention to detail and how it helped you avoid a mistake.
Communication: Can you describe a time when you had to deliver a presentation or report to your team or to a group of stakeholders. Whe was the audience, how did you prepare and what technology platform did you use to deliver it? How did it turn out?
Cross Cultural Agility: Tell me about a time when you helped a new team member acclimate to your department. How did you go about making him or her feel welcome and part of the team? What worked well and was there anything you would do differently.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.