THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manger

Description

You will be the THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the Rate Ramp Execution & Tool Engineering team. Our team drives accelerated production, tooling strategy, and manufacturing engineering activities for the THAAD missile program.

• Lead the rate‑ramp execution and tool engineering team to meet accelerated THAAD production schedules.
• Develop and manage make/buy, make‑where decisions, capacity planning, and tooling strategies.
• Oversee proposals, forecasting, and acquisition of tooling and manufacturing resources.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Customer stakeholders.
• Establish data‑driven processes, metrics, and continuous‑improvement initiatives for manufacturing engineering.

Flexible scheduling options, support for work‑life balance, and the opportunity to work part‑time remote telework along with on‑site time at a Lockheed Martin facility.

This position is located in Dallas, Texas.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN and must be able to obtain a Secret government security clearance.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a technical discipline such as manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically, develop actionable project plans, and manage that strategy to completion.
• Prior experience with foundational manufacturing engineering responsibilities (e.g., process plan creation/maintenance, MBOM management, design reviews).
• Experience with tooling life cycles and processes (e.g., tool design, design review, procurement, funding).
• Experience in program scaling or ramp efforts.
• Experience in design for manufacturing/assembly or design to cost.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, including verbal, listening, technical writing, and presentations.
• Ability to liaise between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues ranging from basic to very complex.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally.

• Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge and experience with additive manufacturing processes, materials, and applications.
• Experience with model‑based engineering environments.
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Experience with proposals, estimating, and earned value management.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience working with government customers.
• Experience with configuration management, digital work instructions, and model‑based engineering environments.
• Knowledge of Windchill PLM.
• Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (or equivalent).
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non‑technical colleagues.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. This position may require domestic or international travel.

Experienced Professional;
Business Unit:
Missiles and Fire Control;
Relocation Available:
Possible;
Career Area:
Manufacturing;
Type:
Full‑Time;
Shift: First.