Aerospace Procurement Engineering Lead

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

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth is seeking a leader for the Global Supply Chain Engineering (GSC) team, specializing in airframe manufacturing.

You will partner with Buyers, Design Engineering (IPT), Technical Subcontract Managers (TSM), Supplier Quality, and other stakeholders to proactively manage supplier risk, secure alternate sources, and support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments across all Aeronautics lines of business (F-35, IFG, AMMM, ADP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with aerospace suppliers, including technical evaluation and issue resolution.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Supply Chain Structures Technical Solutions Team.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Conduct performance reviews, assign work, manage compensation, and perform recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Champion Full Spectrum Leadership principles.
• Identify, prevent, and mitigate supplier shortages caused by technical issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Perform supplier capability analyses and evaluate alternate sources of supply.
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) for new and existing programs.
• Validate that supplier processes meet program requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruiting & training

Performance evaluation

Root cause analysis

Risk management

Manufacturing readiness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth is seeking a leader for the Global Supply Chain Engineering (GSC) team, specializing in airframe manufacturing.

You will partner with Buyers, Design Engineering (IPT), Technical Subcontract Managers (TSM), Supplier Quality, and other stakeholders to proactively manage supplier risk, secure alternate sources, and support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments across all Aeronautics lines of business (F-35, IFG, AMMM, ADP).