Job ID: 673137BR Date posted: Aug. 12, 2024 Program: ADP
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.
In this role, you will immediately impact the business with your ingenuity, creativity, and ideas that will be the catalyst for future business. If you are craving an opportunity where you are invited to be passionate, push the envelope, and think outside of the box, this opportunity with our Skunk Works may be just for you. We ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready.
As a Production Engineering Manager (L5) in Skunk Works®, you will play a critical role serving as the Leader accountable for the support of one of the programs in our portfolio. You will:
• Lead day to day activities across Production Engineering disciplines
• Shape processes in support of engineering to manufacturing digital thread
• Ensure producibility reviews yield the best / most optimal build and affordable systems
• Ensure the successful development of our team and position them for growth
• Develop strong leads that will own each discipline
• Be responsible to develop a program centric culture of readiness, process adherence, and completed staff work
• Ensure adherence to financial targets
• Represent the organization during customer events and audits
• Lead the development of metrics to fully understand the health of readiness
The Production Engineering disciplines include Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Tool Engineering, Tool Design, and Manufacturing Planning. There will be an expectation to lead multiple disciplines as our team develops and grows. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong leader that understands the nuances of motivating a team in a highly challenging manufacturing environment. This person will also have strong analytical thinking and business acumen skills, be highly collaborative, exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate proactive thinking, operate autonomously as appropriate, and produce superior work products under short deadlines.
A previous background in program management, and / or project engineering will be highly valuable.
This position is located in Marietta, GA.
This role may require infrequent travel, extended hours, and possible weekend/off-hour support. Our team supports programs that may require additional special access in addition to a DoD Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a Production Engineering discipline
• Technical Leadership experience
• Experience in Full Spectrum leadership role
• Ability to work independently and develop a strong support network across organizations
• Active DoD Clearance with an Investigation within the last 5 years
• Bachelor’s Degree
Desired Skills:
• STEM degree preferred
• Previous experience in Program Management and / or Project Engineering
• 3DX Experience
• Understanding of complex aerospace vehicle assembly
• Experience in the manufacture of advanced composites, FSDA, structures, systems, and LO coatings
• Program startup experience
• Proven ability to interface effectively with different levels of management and multiple disciplines
• CAM / EVMS execution knowledge and experience
• Ability to coordinate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience with high level (Director / VP) presentations and briefings
• Positive/self-starting attitude that is not slowed by perceived roadblocks
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First