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You will build strong collaborative relationships with suppliers while leading and coordinating supplier quality initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational standards and continuous improvement.\nYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\nOwn end-to-end supplier quality management, including accountability over resolution of critical supplier issues\nPlan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits, assessments, and evaluations\nMaintain accurate documentation, metrics, and reporting on supplier quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives\nCollaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and procurement teams to identify and resolve supply base risk and issues\nAnalyze quality data and trends to identify risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities\nSupport supplier development and growth strategy, ensuring supply chain quality standards are met\nBalance leadership activities (approximately 25%) with individual contributor work (approximately 75%) to drive supplier quality performance\nWhy Join Us\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-moving aerospace environment. You will have the opportunity to shape quality strategy for a cutting-edge space program, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and make a tangible impact on mission success.\nWe 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.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\nThis position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\nBasic Qualifications\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance\nBachelor’s degree or higher in a related field\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to travel for supplier-site visits, audits, or project support\nDesired Skills\nLeadership: Direct personnel leadership and coaching skills\nSupplier Development: Ability to develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans\nCommunication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders\nCollaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement\nQuality Management Systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, Six Sigma\nAudit and Assessment: Experience with audit methodologies and tools\nData Analysis: Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and trending\nProblem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and resolve quality issues\nRegulatory Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as ITAR, MDA MAPs, and DFARS\nProject Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, with strong organizational and time management skills\nCertifications: CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, or other quality-related certifications are highly desirable.\nSoftware Skills: ERP Systems: Experience with ERP systems,such as SAP or Oracle\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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