Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager- Level 4

Description

Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high‑temperature structures.

• Visionary, innovative, and strategic.
• Enjoy leading and developing your team to success.
• Able to listen to others, use creative problem‑solving, and arrive at an outcome that satisfies everyone.

This manager position will require leading a team of Tool Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers located in Palmdale, CA that develops plans and designs in support of Production Stand‑Up for classified programs.

This position will lead the team by providing managerial oversight and accountability for the following tasks:

• Work with other organizations to develop requirements and organizational execution metrics that will be briefed to senior leadership.
• Lead the organizational goals and support the line‑of‑business customers.
• Identify organizational/operational gaps and reach across the company resource base to secure solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Tooling/Manufacturing Integration Team.

• Provide vision and guidance to a diverse set of teams, leading each to consistently deliver value on time and under cost.
• Implement the business methodology, processes, and tempo which drives each of the organizations to project completion.
• Provide a high level of technical engagement and aircraft assembly/fabrication knowledge.
• Actively engage within the design and execution process.

Active Secret Clearance required to apply.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

• Previous experience leading teams and/or management experience.
• Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Corrective Action, Tooling and/or Assembly Operations experience.
• Knowledge of the Tool engineering processes.
• Project Management and Decision Making experience utilizing business and financial acumen.

• Experience with proposals and program startup.
• Knowledge and experience in programs that successfully demonstrate a digital thread.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Culture of Accountability (COA) principles and create a positive team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate the need for change and motivate teams to keep commitments and exceed goals.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and customers.
• Knowledge of LM Aero Capital and Tooling design, acquisition, and planning processes and systems.
• Prior experience planning and executing a production operations stand‑up.
• Knowledge of tooling, planning, and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge and experience performing and managing producibility and affordability improvements.
• Experience working/leading within LM Aero Earned Value and Cost Accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to form partnerships across organizations and/or business units to improve execution and performance.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.