THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manger Security Clearance

Position: THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manger with Security Clearance
Job Number 727540

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]( ){:target="_blank" rel="noopener no referrer"}
** Further Information About This Opportunity
** This position is in Dallas. [Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.](a href=){:target="_blank" rel="noopener no referrer"} 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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:

• 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 Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US…