Operations Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager for the AIR6500 program, a joint air battle management system. The role focuses on manufacturability, quality, and production processes for a complex defence program, coordinating recruitment, performance and salary actions where applicable.

The successful candidate will lead production requirements, drive digital transformation and ERP implementation, and oversee tender responses and transition of designs to production,

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge, ability and experience in the establishment of a Production Capability to Defence programs.
• Significant experience in leading production effort on a tender.
• Significant ability to develop ASDEFCON tender response documents.
• Significant experience in effectively transitioning a product design into a product.
• Advanced planning, stakeholder engagement and execution of an ERP rollout.
• Desirable: ability to operate within the Defence environment and understanding of Technical Regulatory Frameworks and Standards (AS9100).

Responsibilities

• Lead the shaping of Production requirements (space, throughput, workflow, tooling & testing) with capture leadership during capture phases prior to RFT.
• Leads the development of a Production Management process suite to enable Production function to achieve functional, program and business performance objectives.
• Provides advice and effort to support the Engineering and Technology (E&T) function in design of product through production.
• Leads the execution of Production digital transformation initiatives and ERP system rollout.
• Lead and conduct Production trade studies to ensure value for money solutions are obtained and present Make/Buy business cases to the Production Capability Manager.
• Lead and mentor Production staff in their work and actively support their professional development.

Skills

Production management

ERP rollout

Tender response

Product -> production transition

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (manufacturing/production)

Job description

The opportunity

AIR6500 is the RAAF’s $3 billion program to develop a joint air battle management system that builds on the capabilities offered by Next Generation sensor and command and control systems. AIR6500 will create a fully networked ‘system of systems’ that synchronises air and missile defence operations in joint and coalition environments, maximising situational awareness and enhancing the speed of decision making across the battlespace.

An Operations Engineering Management opportunity has arisen on AIR6500. The role manages activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: CIM, failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, test, and tool. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the shaping of Production requirements (space, throughput, workflow, tooling & testing) with capture leadership during capture phases prior to Request for Tender (RFT)
• Leads the development of a Production Management process suite to enable Production function to achieve functional, program and business performance objectives
• Provides advice and effort to support the Engineering and Technology (E&T) function in design of product through production
• Leads the execution of Production digital transformation initiatives and ERP system rollout
• Lead and conduct Production trade studies to ensure value for money solutions are obtained and present Make/Buy business cases to the Production Capability Manager
• Lead and mentor Production staff in their work and actively support their professional development

What you'll bring

To be successful you will have the following demonstrated skills and experience:

Qualifications – Desirable

• Degree in Engineering (manufacturing, Production) or other relevant qualifications/experience

Essential

• Significant knowledge, ability and experience in the establishment of a Production Capability to Defence programs
• Significant experience in leading production effort on a tender
• Significant ability to develop ASDEFCON tender response documents.
• Significant experience in effectively transitioning a product design into a product.
• Advanced planning, stakeholder engagement and execution of an ERP rollout

Desirable

• Ability to work within the Defence environment and understanding of Technical Regulatory Frameworks and Standards (i.e. AS9100)

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.