Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer for the Supplier Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of components supplied to the THAAD production program.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving proactive, data‑driven quality initiatives across our supplier base.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Identify process variation, waste, and non‑conformances; apply data‑analysis techniques to develop innovative supply‑chain solutions.


• Validate supplier‑quality activities through AS9102 product‑line validations, precise measurements, and risk‑management practices.


• Provide systemic issue‑resolution support, ensuring true root‑cause analysis, full containment, and corrective‑preventive actions.


• Support supplier requests, align with customer requirements, and coordinate with program‑management activities.


• Drive supplier failure diagnosis and lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. This role offers direct impact on the THAAD program, exposure to cutting‑edge quality‑engineering practices, and the chance to shape supplier performance on a national scale.

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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

-STEM Degree at the Bachelor level or above

-Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

-A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of SQE Processes, and related Performance Metrics.

-Must be able to identify and document supplier's
quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action.

-Must have knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.

-Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.

-Extensive experience in disposition of nonconforming products.

-Demonstrated experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement.

-Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

-Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports.

-Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and to support all supplier quality field engineering activities.

-Ability to travel.

Desired skills

-Demonstrated experience in project management from idea creation, to team involvement, thru execution and closeout of actions.

-A basic understanding of the MFC SAP and P2P business systems.

-ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).

-Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.

-Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers.

-Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

-Demonstrated Leadership, Customer Relationship Management skills.

-Background in Electrical components.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $67,000 - $117,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.