Proposal/Quality Engineer (QE) Staff - Grand Prairie, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) Staff for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements when creating proposals/BOEs and supporting the programs. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the program's lifecycle, including:
Proficient in the areas of proposals, Request for Proposal (RFP), Basis of Estimate (BOE), contract review, program start-up, production, and support.
Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems, suppliers /sub-contractors, and customers.
Collaborate and partners with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production and Customers.
Support all programs proposals for the Precision Fires LOB including Guided, Missile, Launcher and Advanced Programs.
Assist in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments.
Participate in independent reviews including Readiness Acceptance Check (RAC), customer proposal / BOE reviews, customer negotiations, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, Programs Reviews and Executive Leadership Proposals Reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
Technical Engineering (STEM - Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above (required)
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a secret clearance - DOD Secret
Understanding of the Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Proposals and Quality Engineering.
Proficient in writing Proposal and Basis of Estimate (BOE).
Strong knowledge of creating an accurate, complete, correct, current and competitive Proposals/Basis of Estimate (BOE) and meeting proposal deadlines.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with other functions such as PM, Engineering, GSC, Prod Ops, Manufacturing and Customers.
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a dynamic environment, ability to train employees and the ability to multi-task.
Effective Communication Skills: Written, Oral, Listening, Presentation, Technical Writing, Collaboration.
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts and other engineering requirements
Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex
An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience in disposition of non-conforming products
Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement.
Ability to travel - (25%)
Desired Skills:
Experience with Customer Audits and Negotiations
Experience in writing technical and cost volumes
Understanding of TINA Compliance and TINA SWEEP
Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality Systems/Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001), AS9145
Desire and ability to implement creative problem-solving techniques
Demonstrate understanding of audit techniques and systems for their efficiencies.
Ensure Corrective Measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation is compliant to requirements.
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection.
An understanding of the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
job.Qualifications
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Experienced Professional

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