Aerospace CAR & Projects Leader

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a leader to manage a team of Corrective Action Request (CAR) coordinators across F-35 operations. You will ensure timely, accurate CAR handling and act as the liaison between production, engineering, and customers.

This role requires strong root-cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and the ability to prioritize multiple CARs while maintaining contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong understanding of root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Proficient in data analysis, metrics tracking, and reporting to monitor CAR trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of CAR coordinators across F-35 operations.
• Coordinate project management with planning, engineering, and quality assurance to meet goals.
• Monitor CAR progress, prepare status reports, and ensure closures meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Analytical skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a leader to manage a team of Corrective Action Request (CAR) coordinators across F-35 operations. You will ensure timely, accurate CAR handling and act as the liaison between production, engineering, and customers.

This role requires strong root-cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and the ability to prioritize multiple CARs while maintaining contractual obligations.