Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineering Manager Level 5

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking a senior leader for Manufacturing Engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, and production work instructions. You will drive adoption of automation, robotics, and data analytics to improve efficiency, cost, and quality across multiple programs.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong project management, RCCA training, and experience with PCAMS/ICA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and STEM degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills for cross-functional teams.
• 8+ years in Aerospace Manufacturing / Fabrication / Operations.
• Experience with PMP/Agile project management.
• RCCA training and hands-on PCAMS/ICA usage demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and allocate resources for manufacturing programs.
• Provide RCCA and problem-solving guidance across Palmdale programs (F22, F35, U2).
• Lead Core Manufacturing Engineering team supporting capital planning & execution at Palmdale site.
• Daily interaction with customers to resolve constraints and drive timely closures.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and priority management.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Customer briefing

RCCA training

CNC milling/NC programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

STEM degree

Tools

PCAMS

ICA

IMS scheduling logic

CNC machining

CAM software

Job description

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for setting strategic direction, making key decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objectives
• Root Cause Corrective action support and strategy alignment across Palmdale Legacy Programs: F22, F35, U2
• Managing Core Manufacturing Engineering Team supporting Captial Planning & Execution across the entire Palmdale site
• Daily customer interaction to drive down contraints and follow up with timely resolutions
• Focus Leader Engagement Management (FLEMOS) execution

What’s In It For You

• We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

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Further Information About This Opportunity

Palmdale, CA

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/locations/palmdale-california.html

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Previous Lead / Leadership Experience

Strong Project Management Skills & Experience

Strong Facilitation Skills, Ability to brief high level customers on technical issues

Desired Skills

STEM degree

8+ years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing / Fabrication / Operations

Project Management Certs (PMP / Agile), Ability to organize team activities and drive priorities to timely closure. Understand IMS scheduling logic

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills utiziling PCAMS / ICA

Experience with CNC milling, NC programming and machining operations equipment

Strong business accumen experience (CAM certified/experience, Managing staffing and budgets)

Six Sigma methodolgy experience and facilitation (Green Belt or higher)

Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business, Aero Codes and procedures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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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.