Industrial Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Stratford, CT seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Associate Manager to lead the Avionics Product Center IE and Backshop Labor Estimating teams. You will analyze build sequences, optimize layouts, and set targets for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel.

You'll recruit and develop staff, oversee safety programs, and drive cost control, inventory, and production data systems, delivering measurable efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional manufacturing/production experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design of operation sequences to improve plant and facility efficiencies.
• Oversee recruitment, training, performance assessment, and compensation for team members.
• Develop and implement safety training programs and accident prevention measures.
• Supervise Industrial Engineers on cost control, cost reduction, and inventory systems.
• Guide plans for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• Manage Backshop Labor Estimating processes and establish estimating procedures.
• Mentor backup estimators and ensure alignment with SOW and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

What We're Doing

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Associate Manager to lead our Avionics Product Center Industrial Engineering and Backshop Labor Estimating teams. The goal of this role is to improve efficiencies in the center by analyzing product build sequences and workflows, and establishing methods and targets for maximum utilization of the center layout and personnel.

The Work

• Manages the analysis and designing of sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and the establishment of methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• May oversee establishment or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.
• Oversees Industrial Engineers conducting studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
• On the basis of these studies, monitors the development and implementation plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• May assist overseeing facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.
• Managing and contributing to the Avionics Product Center Industrial Engineering Team, supporting analysis of product build sequence and workflow to improve efficiencies.
• Assuming managerial responsibility over Backshop Labor Estimating, including developing and implementing estimating processes and procedures.
• Personally learning the backshop estimating statement of work and developing backup estimators within the group.
• Establishing methods and targets for maximum utilization of the center layout and personnel.
• Coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection, and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Overseeing the establishment of accident prevention measures and managing training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.
• Supervising Industrial Engineers conducting studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
• Monitoring the development and implementation of plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• Assisting in overseeing facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Who We Are

We are a team of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the aerospace and defense industry. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork, and we are looking for a like-minded individual to join our team.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a related field, with a focus on process improvement and labor estimating
• Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• 7 years of professional career experience within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma priciples

Desired Skills

• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engineering or Engineering Management Masters degree
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience
• Experience with electrical components and equipment manufacturing
• Data Analytics skills
• Ability to manage a small engineering team

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.