THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manger

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* Description:

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

 What You Will Be Doing  

As the THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading the rate‑ramp execution and tool engineering effort that enables the THAAD program to meet its aggressive production schedule

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 Lead the rate‑ramp execution and tool engineering team to meet accelerated THAAD production schedules

 Develop and manage make/buy and 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

 Why Join Us  

We are looking for a forward‑thinking leader who thrives on turning complex engineering challenges into reliable, warfighter‑ready solutions  

This role offers high visibility, direct impact on a critical national‑defense program, and the opportunity to shape the future of missile manufacturing

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options   Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here   (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/OneLM

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 Further Information About This Opportunity  

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MUST BE A U S  CITIZEN   This position is located at a facility that requires special access  The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline  manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc  

- Demonstrated ability to work strategically, develop actionable project plans, and manage that strategy to completion

- Prior experience with foundational ME responsibilities  ie process plan creation/maintenance, MBOM management, design reviews, etc

- Experience with tooling lifecyles and processes  ie tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc

- Experience in program scaling or ramp efforts

- Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost

- Must be a U S  Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance

- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations

- Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc

- Ability to build positive relationships with the customers

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

- Proficient in MS Office tools  Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc  

- Ability to travel domestic and/or international

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes

- Knowledge & experience of additive manufacturing processes, materials, & application

- Experience with model based engineering

- Experience in Computer Aided Design  CAD  software

- Proposals / estimating and earned value management

- Experience with 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

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