Supplier Quality Field Rep (SQFR) Staff - Tampa, FL

Lockheed Martin • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Field Representative (SQFR) to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met at supplier facilities. This role involves significant travel across the United States and requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to monitor and improve supplier quality processes.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
• Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, and cable/harness assemblies.
• Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily.
• Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability.
• 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 support all program supplier quality engineering activities.

Nice To Haves

• STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• An understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops.
• Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements.
• Conducts 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.
• Effectively communicates and interfaces with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Subcontracts (Buyers) and Government Representatives.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time off benefits
• Relocation assistance possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree