Supplier Quality Field Representative (SQFR) Staff - Rockford, IL

Job Description

Description: **Position is located in Rockford, Illinois so selected candidate must be located there or willing to relocate to this location**
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff (SQFR) for a position based in Rockford, IL to support the THAAD production program. The position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States. The THAAD program team provides a challenging environment that stresses continuous improvement and proactive mindset in driving down risk to the product and customer.
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.
Responsibilities 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
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.
Looking for 8+ years of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a US citizen and have ability to obtain a security clearance
In-depth knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO- 9001 Quality Management Systems
Strong understanding of engineering drawings requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods
Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
Strong understanding of special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the Program
Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions
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 to support all program supplier quality engineering activities
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, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives
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)
Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic)
Desired Skills:
Technical degree at the Bachelor level or above from an accredited college
Skills and experience working with suppliers that handle complex machined parts, electrical and electronic assemblies
An understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems, optics, castings and welding and/or brazing
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City 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 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First