Quality Engineer Stf - E4

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WHAT WE''RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

Role Overview: This dual position supports the Director of Sikorsky Quality as a Technical Assistant while driving enterprise-wide quality continuous improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Sikorsky Quality Continuous Improvement Manager.

As a Technical Assistant to the Director of Sikorsky Quality:

Develop and maintain the Quality Organization's business rhythm: preparing agendas, distributing materials, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions

Prepare documents and presentations for SLR, MOR, MPR, RMS Executive CAB, and SAC Executive CAB: creating, formatting, and polishing executive briefs, reports, slide decks, dashboards, and official correspondence

Track projects and initiatives including Six Sigma Belt and Annual Improvement Projects: monitoring milestones, deliverables, sending reminders, and maintaining status dashboards

Manage Quality Communications for the organization: Items of Interest (IOIs), the Sikorsky Quality Homepage, Quality Newsletter, and organizational updates

As a Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist:

Serve as a key catalyst for change, partnering with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to identify and implement impactful business improvements

Manage, assist, and develop Quality Improvement Projects to reduce Scrap, Rework, and Repair: defining project scopes, measuring ROI, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and tracking key metrics

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis techniques to reduce waste, enhance processes, and align with key performance goals

Facilitate, lead, and support continuous improvement activities such as Structured Improvement Activities (SIA) and Performance Management Teams (PMT)

Motivate and influence cross-functional teams to drive a culture of excellence

Support communication and change management strategies to ensure project success and long-term sustainability

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.

• Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certified

• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of QE processes, and related Performance Metrics

• Prior experience in a Quality, production environment, and project management

• Abillity to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Background in ISO 9001/AS9100
• Experience with detail manufacturing & inspection
• Past experience collaborating cross-functionally and working in a team environment
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Previous knowledge of LM APEX and initiatives and/or Sikorsky Production System
• Experience working with a represented work force
• Understanding of Cost Account Manager (CAM) principles and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Prior work experience in a continuous improvement role

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.