Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education and background.
Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and
courage to work hard, Then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and experience your future! 

THE WORK 

• This is a position where the applicant will be expected to support LM Syracuse onsite activities.
• Represent Supplier Quality Assurance within a integrated Quality Program Team environment.
• Take an active role supporting Operations department within LM Syracuse to ensure quality standards are in place at suppliers in support of LM Procurements.
• Collaborate with LM Engineering, Sourcing and Manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place at suppliers in support of LM Procurements.
• Support and maintain supplier quality assurance to assure supplier product compliance to LM and customer requirements.
• Evaluate root cause analysis and verify corrective action effectiveness of supplier nonconforming product.

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. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

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

STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinates with Operations, Sourcing, Design Engineering, and the supply base to provide on‑site quality support for aerospace and defense production. Analyzes defect data on the production floor, identifies root causes, and supplies critical information to internal stakeholders so they can initiate the necessary changes with suppliers.  Evaluates technical data, manufacturing constraints, and parts availability to ensure product compliance. Drives technical trade‑offs and standardization that improve manufacturability, reduce cost, and enhance reliability. Recommends design or process changes to mitigate production issues and implements mistake‑proofing measures. Leads cross‑functional teams of internal staff and suppliers to solve problems in producibility, quality, inspection, cost, testing, reliability, and overall affordability.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree combined with 2 yrs working experience in the area of Quality Assurance or Procurement.
• Proficient in reading Engineering Drawings, Schematics, and Performance specifications.
• Knowledgeable in First Article Inspection (FAI) review.
• Knowledgeable in defect data analysis, including Root Cause Analysis and ensuring effectiveness of Corrective Action Plans.
• Knowledgeable in surveillance of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

Desired Skills

• Knowledgeable in electrical component-level verification and alternative component risk evaluation.
• Knowledgeable in counterfeit prevention or detection practices/procedures.
• Ability to perform defect data trend analysis; ability to make rational, risk-based decisions.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to facilitate team problem solving and influence cost-effective solutions.
• Proficient in fostering working relationships, both internally with supporting functions as well as with suppliers at all functional and leadership levels.
• Proficient in SAP, P2P, EPDM and Microsoft applications.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, effective time management skills and able to work with high level of autonomy.