Job ID: 691515BR Date posted: Apr. 21, 2025
Description:You will be the Production Operations Associate for Preventative Maintenance (PM) & equipment support in Chelmsford. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, & executing PM and will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Production Operations Associate you will be responsible for supporting Production Operations, the equipment support team, and test engineering. The Production Operations Associate must be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for on-time completion of Preventative Maintenance of Manufacturing and Test equipment.
• Develop and maintain PM plans in SAP ensuring orders are released on time to support PM needs.
• Provide recurring support to equipment technicians, engaging daily and frequently to ensure collaboration and alignment to priorities.
• Collaborate with Planning and Global Supply Chain to ensure procurement and logistics meet production and test equipment needs.
• Understand assembly and test techniques and materials used to produce microwave hybrids.
• Review the sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of cable, harness and tooling.
• Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
• Investigate equipment failures and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Review engineering drawings and ensure procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated, highly organized, and self-accountable Production Operations Associate like you to join our team. If you have a strong background in manufacturing/production operations and excellent communication and organizational skills, we encourage you to apply. As a Production Operations Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, supporting the success of our programs and contributing to the growth and development of our organization.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is located in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

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. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, engineering or relevant other discipline
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
•Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
•Ability to work overtime if needed to support special projects
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading without authority
• Knowledge of fabrication, Electro-Mechanical Assembly, and/or Circuit Card manufacturing
• Familiar with budgets and cost targets and various key operational metrics
• Familiar with MRP/ERP/Manufacturing planning tools such as SAP, APRISO, etc.
• Green Belt Certification
• Experience with a matrix management organization
• Experience with Production Planning, Proposals, Estimating
• Familiar with capital, rate tooling and test equipment planning
• 6+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
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 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First