Industrial Engineering Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Total Rewards program

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting the ADP Bravo Portfolio. You will provide strategic and tactical leadership to improve cost, schedule, staffing, and capacity across programs.

You will oversee workforce planning, capacity analysis, production planning, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Currently managing technical teams and driving improvements.
• Experience supporting cost, schedule, staffing and capacity planning and execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving operation improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IE activities including workforce planning, labor forecasting, capacity analysis, production planning, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency and resource utilization across programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance and others to solve operational challenges with data-driven solutions.
• Lead employee development, performance management, resource allocation, and establish a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication with senior leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

The Industrial Engineering Manager will lead a team of industrial engineering professionals supporting the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Bravo Portfolio. This position is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership to drive operational performance across cost, schedule, staffing, and capacity.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

The Industrial Engineering Manager will lead a team of industrial engineering professionals supporting the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Bravo Portfolio. This position is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership to drive operational performance across cost, schedule, staffing, and capacity.

The selected candidate will oversee industrial engineering activities including workforce planning, labor forecasting, capacity analysis, production planning, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency, resource utilization, and overall program performance.

The manager will collaborate closely with Operations, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and other functional organizations to identify operational challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and drive execution of improvement initiatives. The position requires the ability to balance competing priorities, manage uncertainty, and influence decisions across multiple stakeholders.

Additionally, the manager will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource allocation, talent acquisition, and establishing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a results‑oriented leader with deep industrial‑engineering expertise, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. You thrive in complex, fast‑paced environments, excel at balancing competing priorities, and enjoy influencing decisions across multiple stakeholders.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, as required by the position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, production planning, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, including employee development, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing cost, schedule, staffing, and capacity planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable operation improvements.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to support operational decision‑making.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading industrial engineering teams in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing large technical teams while establishing accountability and driving organizational performance.
• Experience supporting advanced development programs with evolving requirements, competing priorities, and manufacturing execution uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of labor forecasting, workforce planning, manufacturing capacity analysis, production scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience developing and executing strategic initiatives aligned with program and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish performance management systems, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent applications.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Operations, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and other functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, influence decisions, and drive organizational change.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to effectively engage senior leadership.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics manufacturing systems, processes, and business operations.
• Active U.S. government security clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.