Operations Industrial Engineering Associate Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Direct experience as an industrial engineer or technical authority in a production environment.
• Experience leading teams and projects (formal or informal).
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

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Industrial Engineering Asc Mgr

At Lockheed Martin Space, we redefine what’s possible in space flight. Our Industrial Engineering team is at the forefront of breakthrough manufacturing capabilities and process improvements. We leverage data, advanced technology, and innovative methods to streamline production, reduce waste, and enhance human performance.

Joining our team means working in a fast-paced, next-gen environment where your contributions directly impact program success and the future of space exploration. If you love turning data into action, building tools that solve real-world problems, and driving continuous improvement, you’ll thrive here.

We are seeking an Industrial Engineering Associate Manager to lead and elevate our production systems in Courtland, Alabama. In this leadership role, you will provide data-driven solutions that optimize manufacturing schedules, costs, and team performance. You will collaborate across all functional groups to ensure program priorities align with operational efficiency.

This is your chance to influence multiple organizations, implement impactful improvements, and help redefine the way we build spacecraft.

• Apply advanced industrial engineering concepts to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Analyze and interpret data from systems like SAP, MES, and MRP to identify and solve production problems.
• Provide shop floor oversight, creating crew plans, burn down charts, and performance metrics to optimize production.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, ensuring implementation, sustainability, and measurable results.
• Train and advocate for industrial and operations engineering principles across teams.
• Optimize team structure, communication, and skills to maintain a high-performing organization.
• Assist in planning, designing, and launching new production lines, including ramp-up strategies.

• Fast-paced, agile, next-generation manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative, cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.
• Opportunities to innovate and implement cutting-edge technologies.
• Leadership-focused role with a hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 9+ years of industrial engineering experience, or 7+ years with a related master’s degree.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to maintain high‑performing teams and resolve conflicts.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, including ERP, MES, and automation tools (SAP, Apriso, VECAMS).
• Knowledge of simulation modeling tools (Simo software preferred) to optimize production workflows.
• Experience planning and executing production line launches or facility ramp‑ups.
• Expertise in line balancing principles and workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations to senior leadership.
• Ability to develop clear, impactful PowerPoint briefings.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Employee will work on‑site full‑time

No telecommuting

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Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

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