Test Engineering Manager - Level 5 Security Clearance

Position: Test Engineering Manager - Level 5 with Security Clearance
Job Number 732545

Description:

Quality Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) & Metrology operations (Level
5) The leader chosen for this position will lead a team of NDT/NDI Test Engineers and represented inspectors. This highly dynamic team continually introduces new technology and techniques in the most advanced programs at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The leader supervises a staff of 8 direct reports and 21 employees. The leaders will ensure adequate staffing, training, and personnel development. The majority of the team supports first shift operations though support is provided 24/7.

The position oversees and proactively manages X-ray, CT, UT and other NDI equipment. Heavy involvement in capital request development and procurement. Develops and supports external contract development and implementation as appropriate. Manages travel of employees to support NDI needs at multiple locations. Creates Basis of Estimates (BOE) for contracts and supports negotiations through award of contract. Responsible for budgetary tracking and adherence.

Will lead discussions and issue resolution between Engineering/Procurement/Production and other Enterprise organizations. Creates and conducts presentations to top levels of management for the Palmdale site. Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access. Active SECRET clearance with investigation within last 5 years. What's In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Palmdale, CA This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Engineering, Math, Technology or Science) or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a quality or production environment
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality requirements
- Working knowledge of bonded assembly inspection & calibration operations
- Manufacturing engineering or Quality experience in a lead capacity
- Prior supervisory or project lead experience directing hourly & salaried personnel in production environment
- Experience oversight & management of skills certification programs
-Experience managing record retention & data archival for production or calibration records or other production records Desired

Skills:

- Advanced degree in STEM field or Eng Management a definite plus
- Familiarity with NDI specifications including NAS 410, SAE-I- 6870, LM PM 8006 - Ability to interact with both contractor and customer representatives to develop a non-destructive inspection plan, schedules and cost estimates

- Experience with Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements and collaboration with ASIP engineering specialists

- Experience with Electronic engineering drawing, data packages, and manufacturing work instructions
- Automated dimensional measurement techniques
- Prior automated inspection experience

- Experience with digital thread systems
- Good customer relationship management skills
- Prior experience managing the acquisition of Large Capital NDT equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work with government customers
- Aerospace NDT experience Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:
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. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work…