Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Digitailor; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager to lead the PDRR Team, plan and execute development program builds and rapid manufacturing requests.

You will drive manufacturing process improvements, mentor the shop team, and coordinate with customers and engineering to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals. This role demands leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, paint, welding, additive, etc.
• Experience in developing manufacturing processes in accordance with design requirements and delivering feedback to program and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and execute Root Cause/Corrective Action.
• Proven success leading first time builds with aggressive schedules in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team dedicated to supporting development program hardware fabrication within the mechanical shop.
• Coordinate between customer, team and various shop functions to ensure hardware is manufactured within cost/schedule/quality goals.
• Identify opportunities for improving business practices within the PDRR team and drive improvements to implementation.
• Evaluate new parts for manufacture in the mechanical shop.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to optimize new designs for production efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.

Skills

Machining

Assembly

Painting

Welding

Additive manufacturing

Process development

Process improvement

RCA/Corrective Action

First-time builds

DFM

Creo CAD

GD&T

Multi-project management

Mentoring

Onboarding

Training

Tools

Creo CAD

GD&T

Job description

Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager for a position in Grand Prairie, TX. This candidate will lead our Production Development Rapid Response (PDRR) Team and is responsible for planning, leading, and executing development program builds and quick-turn manufacturing requests. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this position requires a self-motivated individual driven to improve manufacturing and business processes while developing the PDRR Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team dedicated to supporting development program hardware fabrication within the mechanical shop
• Coordinate between customer, team and various shop functions to ensure hardware is manufactured within cost/schedule/quality goals
• Identify opportunities for improving business practices within the PDRR team and drive improvements to implementation
• Evaluate new parts for manufacture in the mechanical shop
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to optimize new designs for production efficiency, cost reduction, and quality

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of mechanical manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, paint, welding, additive, etc.
• Experience in developing manufacturing processes in accordance with design requirements and delivering feedback to program and engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and execute Root Cause/Corrective Action
• Proven success leading first time builds with aggressive schedules in a shop environment

Desired Skills

• Experience with design for manufacturability reviews (DFM) and collaborating with engineering teams to drive producibility improvements into new designs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced timelines
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities, with a demonstrated track record of shifting resources to meet dynamic shop-floor support needs
• Experience with training, onboarding, and mentoring new hires
• Familiarity with PTC Creo or similar CAD software
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 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

• 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
• 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.