You will be the Procurement Engineer Sr for the Procurement Engineering team. Our team is responsible for coordinating sourcing, operations, design engineering, and supplier engagement to deliver aerospace and defense products.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Procurement Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional efforts that ensure efficient, cost‑effective procurement of critical components.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with sourcing, operations, design engineering, and suppliers to facilitate design, production, test, and qualification.
- Analyze technical data, specifications, and manufacturing constraints to assess supplier capabilities.
- Evaluate and recommend potential suppliers based on cost, capability, and performance.
- Lead cross‑functional teams to solve producibility, quality, cost, and reliability challenges.
- Drive technical trade‑offs and standardization to achieve economical procurement.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and driven to deliver impactful solutions in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. This role offers the chance to influence supplier strategy and shape product success.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
Generally has 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or post-secondary degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Experience with manufacturing engineering processes or policies
Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and discussions to drive results
Project Management Experience
Ability to read and interpret drawings and industry specifications
Ability to read and interpret Statement of Work/Statement of Requirement
Must be able to obtain a secret clearance if required
Experience capturing, aggregate, analyzing, and presenting data that effectively
Background/Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience/combined education
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
Experience with Process Simulator, SIMIO, or other capacity analysis tools
Experience with problem solving techniques, tools and methodologies, such as root cause corrective action (RCCA)
Statement of Work or Requirements writing experience
Ability to drive process improvements and/or root cause/corrective actions utilizing quantitative analytical methods
Strong understanding of end to end procurement processes, including sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
Proven ability to support cost-optimizing for affordable, high quality products on schedule and in compliance
Understanding of both FAR and Middle Tier/Rapid Acquisition Pathways
Knowledge of common missile and/or sensor subsystems and supply base
Knowledge of automated manufacturing
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
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