Description:
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as a Procurement Engineer Staff at our Eglin Air Force Base, Florida site. Our team is responsible for coordinating with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products.
What You Will Be Doing
• Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability.
• Investigate and recommend potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement. Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues.
• Lead teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.
Who You Are
You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.
You excel in engaging stakeholders at all levels, fostering buy-in and collaboration during change initiatives to ensure successful implementation and acceptance.
You have a strong focus on delivering high-quality results within tight timelines, using agile principles to drive productivity and effectiveness.
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
- 9 years of professional experience with any combination of the following skills: aerospace supply chain, aerospace engineering, lean six sigma.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
- Project management experience working with a prime supplier or major sub-tier supplier within the aerospace/defense industry.
- Understanding of aerospace manufacturing and fabrication processes; prior experience working in production operations within an aerospace environment is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written skills; Ability to develop relationships with Supplier personnel and effectively communicate with personnel at all levels; Ability to deliver presentations to management
- Self-directed with excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
- Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles; experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis; Green/Black Belt certification is a plus.
- Experience using SAP Enterprise Software; Understanding of material movements within a MRP environment
- Knowledge in one or more of the following: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), Product Data Management (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Quality Assurance Document System (QADS), Shop floor Manager (SFM).
Clearance Level: None
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 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First