Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Description:

You will be the Staff Supplier Quality Engineer for the Supplier Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for serving as the primary quality interface between suppliers, internal operations, and program leadership to ensure procured materials meet all contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Staff Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving supplier quality excellence for the Javelin Program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the main quality liaison with suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Validate that procured materials comply with contractual, technical, and regulatory standards.


• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and corrective‑action follow‑ups.


• Coordinate non‑conformance investigations and drive root‑cause resolution.


• Maintain accurate quality records and support program leadership with status reporting.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is meticulous, collaborative, and motivated to ensure the highest level of product integrity. This role offers direct impact on a critical defense program and the opportunity to work within a world‑class engineering environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience with supplier quality processes including source inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier audits, or supplier corrective action management.
• Experience analyzing quality data and identifying trends to drive improvement.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel 25%
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Lockheed Martin business systems such as SAP, Apriso, Windchill, etc.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance activities, and quality system assessments.
• Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality management system requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
• Experience supporting supplier performance management and improvement initiatives.
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, or equivalent).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and drive corrective action resolution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to leadership and customers.
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors, including delivering results, building effective relationships, and modeling integrity and accountability.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First