Job Description
Job Title:  Procurement Engineer Stf - E4
Posting Start Date:  9/30/26

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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

  • As part of the RMS Quality Strategy & Supplier Quality Excellence (SQEx) team, this role will support RMS-level supplier quality data reporting, new SQE employee startup and support, and continuous learning initiatives.
  • Duties include improvement of current measures within SQEx & across RMS, data trending & analysis to drive improved supplier performance, creation & maintenance of SQA support materials such has training documentation, guidance and other resources.
  • Our team supports the streamlined and consistent execution of supplier quality tasks across RMS lines of business, and participates in corporate level initiatives, engaging with representatives from all business areas.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% 

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.

 

 

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience
  • Quality or Operations experience required
  • Demonstrated project management ability
  • Understanding of procurement, and production operations 


Desired Skills

• Experience working complex projects from
start to finish 

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for
collaboration, communication, and presentations
at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong
customer relationships 

• Process improvement / process control
experience 
• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the
organization to identify and drive systemic root
cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative
and qualitative analytical methods 
• Experience with Confluence and other digital
platforms that enable knowledge/documentation
sharing
• Ability work independently on assigned tasks
with alignment to overall team strategy
• Understanding of AS9100 requirements 
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization
to identify and drive systemic root cause and
corrective action utilizing quantitative and
qualitative analytical methods 
• Data querying/ reporting

• Aerospace Quality, Supply Chain, or
Manufacturing experience
• High energy, self-starting, team player who
achieves goals
• Experienced big picture thinker with proven
project management skills
• Experience developing and executing
innovation initiatives
• Green Belt, Black Belt, or CQE certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00

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.