Aerospace Field Subcontract Manager

Nts Unitek; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitek Technical Services provides supplier management, development, and related technical services. The TSM field support role will be onsite at Lockheed Martin supplier facilities within 50 miles of Wichita, KS, with travel as needed.

The candidate should understand production processes related to aircraft systems components and lean manufacturing, and collaborate across multiple LM and supplier functions. A US citizen on a W2 contract is required.

Qualifications

• Onsite field support at LM supplier facilities within 50-mile radius of Wichita, KS.
• Travel may be required; 90% of time onsite at LM supplier facilities.
• Must be a US citizen; sponsorship is not available.
• W2 contract position; 30–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-field oversight of supplier execution and prioritization of components.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, quality, and engineering teams.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and report status to LM procurement.
• Communicate clearly with supplier personnel at varying levels of an organization.
• Maintain familiarity with legacy aircraft (F-16, C-130) and current platforms like F-35.

Job description

Unitek Technical Services provides supplier management, development, and related technical services. The TSM field support role will be onsite at Lockheed Martin supplier facilities within 50 miles of Wichita, KS, with travel as needed.

The candidate should understand production processes related to aircraft systems components and lean manufacturing, and collaborate across multiple LM and supplier functions. A US citizen on a W2 contract is required.