Manufacturing Engineering Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic and results-driven F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team within the F-35 Production Engineering (PE) organization. This role is responsible for managing the team currently known as Strategic Corrective Action (SCA) and leading the team through an exciting period of transformation. This team will be expanding its scope to address three main pillars of Production Engineering: Corrective Action, Compliance and Continuous Improvement.

• Compliance:the team will implement controls within PE to ensure that processes and procedures are being executed per intent and that they are supporting business needs. This includes ICA, BTP review, iCAR coordination, Aero Code and Program Instruction Updates.
• Corrective Action: tactical support for Production Operations and other ME teams, including surge capacity, proactive R&R avoidance initiatives, align with the R&R council and serve as Subject Matter Experts across various skillsets within PE
• Continuous Improvement:grow the team in Lean/Six Sigma adoption including development of both Green and Black Belts and utilize this methodology to solve complex problems within the Production system.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Leadership & Team Development:Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring strong execution of strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Problem-Solving Drive RCCA initiatives to systematically reduce R&R, enhancing overall production efficiency.
• Project Management:Establish and oversee project execution plans, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with production engineers, production operations, supplier quality, and other stakeholders to address key R&R drivers.
• Executive Reporting: Provide briefings and updates to executive leadership on the progress of critical projects.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Lead strategic initiatives that have a direct impact on F-35 program success and operational efficiency.
• Gain high-visibility leadership experience by collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to drive long-term process improvements and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities within Lockheed Martin's global enterprise.

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Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. . Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering and/or Production Operations experience in AeroSpace, Defense or other similar industry
• Project management experience
• Experience leading a cross-functional team

Desired Skills

• Talent management experience
• Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) expertise
• Previous leadership experience in either a technical lead or leadership role

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.