Job Description

Description:
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

Senior Test Engineer (Level 3)
This position reports to the Special Process Validation and Control Team within the Supplier Quality Management organization.
Responsible for supporting quality system audits and process surveillance and audits in the areas of heat treat, NDI, chemical processing, and welding within the Lockheed Martin supply chain.
Will investigate, coordinate, monitor and follow-up on supplier-related engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Will lead validation and process control actions with Special Processors to ensure they are in full compliance with LM Aero process specifications and industry-standard specifications to fulfill program requirements.
Perform technical coordination and liaison between processors, suppliers, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and Subcontract Management personnel.
The success of the person in this position will greatly depend on his/her ability to: interface with multiple stakeholders, effectively work in teams, and communicate with positive impact.
The location for this job is based out of Wichita, Kansas.
Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access.
The job requires about 80% travel throughout the United States and internationally.

A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.

Whats In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
Previous experience in special processes and/or corporate audit.
Flexibility to travel about 80% of the time.
Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, Red X, process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management.
Current qualification as an Auditor at the corporate level.
Desired Skills:
Bachelors degree or above in Technical discipline (Engineering, Math, or Science) or equivalent experience.
Assesses compliance to technical specifications.
Has held a Level II or Level III NDT Inspection certification.
ASQ Certification
Intimately familiar with Special Process (e.g. Heat Treat, Aluminum Aging, Shot Peen, Anodizer/Alodine, Prime/Paint, Clean Methods, etc.) application/conformance/compliance.
Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQOE certification.
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.
High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals.
Has completed LMC testing and surveyor training.
Has a background and knowledge in quality management and prevailing quality management systems.
Must have demonstrable understanding of special process applications for Aerospace manufacture. 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 weekSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Secret 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. Theyre 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 Martins 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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: QA/Test and Inspection Type: Full-Time Shift: First