Project Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL is seeking an Operations Program Manager to lead RMS production initiatives within the SEMS line of business. You will own cost, schedule, and quality, chair IPTs, and guide cross-functional teams through proposals, startup, and production execution.

The role requires EVMS knowledge, manufacturing process expertise, and a Lean/Six Sigma mindset to deliver on-time, on-budget programs for defense systems.

Qualifications

• PM experience on development programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Understanding EVMS practices, compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including metrics creation.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities.
• CAM certification or experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma training (LM21 Green/Black Belt or equivalent).
• Experience coordinating tasks with multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up manufacturing budgets (labor and material) and execute earned value requirements.
• Lead proposals, including BOEs.
• Lead new program launches and supervise material delivery.
• Lead IPT to ensure quality, on budget, on time delivery.
• Analyze and update program schedules.
• Develop production startup requirements with the IPT.
• Execute existing production lines.
• Identify and implement internal process improvements.
• Support and participate in programmatic/technical reviews and meetings.
• Coordinate planning, control, integration and completion of engineering projects.
• Plan and formulate engineering programs; ensure design compliance.
• Approve design changes and releases; coordinate developments and testing.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing processes

EVMS

MS Office

Daily priorities

CAM certification

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

SAP/COS or MRP tools

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

THE WORK

Project Manager supporting RMS production operations. This role will support the SEMS (Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems) line of business, specifically the production work in our Orlando, FL and La Mesa, MX factories. This role will include CAM responsibility and total ownership of quality, cost, and schedule performance for their assigned programs which includes both labor and material responsibilities.

• Setting up manufacturing budgets (both labor and material) and executing earned value requirements for both
• Leading proposals to include leading the proposal and authoring basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Leading new program launches and leading the team through end item material delivery
• Leading the IPT to ensure a Quality, on budget, and on time delivery
• Analyzing and updating program schedules
• Leading the IPT to develop production startup requirements
• Responsible for execution of existing production lines
• Identifying and coordinating implementation of internal process improvements
• Supporting and participating in programmatic and technical reviews, briefings, and meetings
• Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
• Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Who We Are

Our functional group, the Operations Program Management team, is composed of ~30 professionals with a range of skill and experience. Our team serves as Control Account Managers (CAMs) responsible for material budget and operations labor scope. We are leaders in this organization who are the primary interfaces between line of business Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality or other company functions for production, development, and capture programs for Production Operations. We ensure seamless support throughout the production process, ensuring successful delivery of contracted projects for our valued customers.

Who You Are

As an Operations Program Manager, you seek strategic and tactical collaboration within the team. Your passion lies in overcoming production obstacles, utilizing tools to enhance workflow, and continually refining processes for increased efficiency and future strategy development. You bring your personal value to the team by developing new processes and utilizing technology to make success more attainable for all involved. Approachable and respectful, you value diverse perspectives and foster trusting relationships with colleagues. Your integrity guides your actions, as you willingly embrace new challenges and actively contribute to personal and team growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Prior Project Management experience on development programs
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) practices, principles, compliance regulations
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools to include performance metric creation
• Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities

Desired Skills

• Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions
• Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
• Experience with SAP/COS, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• CAM certification and/or experience
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline
• LM21 Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma training

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.