Job Description
Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial and military missions.
The Work
The Procurement Supplier Quality Engineer (PQE) will tactically and strategically support suppliers and supply management.
The selected candidate will be the liaison responsible for coordinating with the Supplier Quality team and all of the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site supplier concerns in order to develop rapid responses to the West Palm Beach team and any of their Supplier Quality concerns.
This position is the most senior individual contributor PQE role within Sikorsky Supplier Quality and as such the person is expected to be the SME within Supplier Quality.
Along with this 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 along with the West Palm Beach responsibilities.
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 West Palm Beach, Florida.
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 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% Domestic and International
Desired skills
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of 3D modeling such as computer aided three-dimensional Interactive application is a plus.
Prefer experience working with Sikorsky helicopter products and 3-5 years in a production / manufacturing environment.
Possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear communications to all levels of the organization.