Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world. THE WORK The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (PQE) will tactically and strategically support suppliers who supply parts to all locations of Sikorsky Aircraft. This position is for a senior individual contributor PQE role within Sikorsky Supplier Quality and as such the person is expected to have in-depth knowledge of Supplier Quality. This individual will also take ownership of issues and lead/guide small teams made up of multiple disciplines. This person will be the point of contact for assigned suppliers in conjunction with being the supplier quality POC within Sikorsky for their assigned suppliers. Primary suppliers will be determined based on operation needs and best fit of candidate’s skills and experience. The position will be physically located in Stratford, CT. The PQE will be responsible for support throughout the product life cycle from issue identification, supplier improvement and development activities, along with tactical resolutions to meet customer requirements and needs. The PQE will provide support through identification and implementation of process improvement activities that support the Supplier Quality Organization’s key performance measurements, vision and strategy. The successful candidate will also have the ability to lead a team when required to ensure mission success. The PQE role and responsibilities include but are not to be limited to: Travel is required ~25% • Work with product center / area production QMs and QEs to resolve supplier issues, work RCCA and identify continuous improvement opportunities • Ability to identify and lead collaborative SQA efforts. • POC for assigned suppliers, meaning the person will work with shop floor, supply chain management and the supplier to handle the daily and long term tactical supplier quality activities to ensure issues are identified and handled through to resolution. • Monitor assigned supplier performance utilizing metrics • Participate as required in supplier's failure diagnostic investigation • Provide technical liaison support. • Monitor supplier recovery action plans and proactively identify potential gaps • Awareness of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements when dealing with suppliers related to handling of root cause corrective action for identified defects, first articles and product line variations. • Take ownership and responsibility for critical processes within SQA organization • Develop and utilize daily analytics to proactively address and identify trends • Work with supplier counterpart on resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause corrective actions and ensure effectiveness. • Develop and manage supplier transition plans as required. • Report out to management and customer on root cause and corrective actions. Drive lessons learned and best practices across other product centers. • Support the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives. • Support production readiness reviews, risk-based supplier assessments (RBATs), and supplier enhanced audits (SEAs). • Support and/or manage special projects as required • Ability to utilize Catia to complete review of Model Based Definition drawing and Reduced Dimension Drawings Basic Qualifications Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college in an Engineering or related technical discipline. Or equivalent work experience will be considered. Experience with quality or manufacturing engineering processes or policies and/or quality systems management requirements. Prior experience working with Aerostructures line of business. Ability to read and interpret drawings and industry/line of business specifications. This may require the willingness/ability to travel to support program issues/needs as they arise. Desired skills Prior experience working with Aerostructures line of business. Prior Quality Engineer experience. Prior use of root cause corrective action tools. Proficiency with discrepancy documents or SAP or other databases Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions. 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. 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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. 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. 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.

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