Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer Senior for the Supplier Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of supplier performance that enable mission‑critical programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Supplier Quality Engineer Senior you will be responsible for driving supplier‑quality excellence across the PAC‑3 Development portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting scheduled product source inspections, first‑article reviews, and product‑line validations in accordance with AS9102 and other applicable standards.


• Providing internal and supplier support for root‑cause analysis and corrective‑preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests.


• Acting as the technical liaison for quality‑engineering matters, including MRB participation and material review activities.


• Performing ongoing surveillance of supplier conformance to Lockheed Martin requirements and delivering weekly status reports.


• Ensuring supplier contract flow‑down requirements are implemented, verified, and continuously monitored.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative self‑starter with proven senior‑level supplier‑quality engineering experience. You thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments, mentor emerging talent, and deliver tangible results that keep critical programs on schedule.

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 - is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance

Basic Qualifications

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education

Must have ability to obtain a security clearance

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Must have knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes

Strong understanding of engineering requirements and mechanical and electrical inspection methods — ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics

Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements

Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material (Material Review Board)

Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems utilizing causal analysis tools - must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions are identified and implemented

An understanding and knowledge of special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the Program
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Suppliers, Quality Program Management, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Government Representatives, and other stakeholders

Desired skills

STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher preferred

An extensive understanding of the MFC SAP / ERP and P2P business systems

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

Strong familiarity with New Product Development

Ability to certify/approve a supplier to perform specified / special processes

Strong understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers

Demonstrated Leadership and Customer Relationship Management skills

Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) certification

Individual should be a self-starter who can work autonomously with minimal direction

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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 $81,600 - $143,865. 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 $93,800 - $162,610. 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.