Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Associate Manager for the MDMS Team. Our team is responsible for providing support to day‑to‑day activities across different sites to ensure quality, cost, and schedule goals are met with responsibilities to investigate, communicate, and solve design, producibility, and process challenges related to assembly/manufacturing. Lead investigations across all functions of the product flow, taking into consideration the unique requirements of each customer and variant. Perform and support non‑recurring engineering activities during product start‑up, which includes affordability/producibility considerations, tooling and fixture design, development of machine automation programs as required, and configuration of the manufacturing bill of materials for manufacturability. Employ Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) tools to evaluate process readiness and establish corrective plans to achieve required maturity.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Associate Manager, the successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership and technical skills and experience in the discipline of manufacturing engineering for assembly, test and integration of complex electro‑opto‑mechanical systems and related processes, and will have a working knowledge of the skills and support needed by programs for process development.

Responsible for the schedule and budgetary execution of operational objectives.
Assign tasks and review work for completion and adequacy in meeting objectives.
Lead concurrent engineering efforts in the development of new products and all phases of the program’s product life‑cycle.
Active involvement in daily operations to meet critical schedules or resolve complex problems.
Lead the team in Engineering Change incorporation, process improvement, and teaming initiatives.
Lead investigations across all product‑flow functions, considering unique customer and variant requirements.
Support non‑recurring engineering (NRE) activities, including affordability/producibility analysis, tooling and fixture design, and machine‑automation development.
Configure manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM) for manufacturability and use MRA tools to assess process readiness.

Why Join Us

AGMS is a high‑rate, fast‑pace proven product line used around the world. We are looking for a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering cutting‑edge electro‑opto‑mechanical solutions.

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.

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in relative Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, etc)
8 years or more of professional manufacturing related experience
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the areas of missile manufacturing, process development, and testing
Experience with manufacturing tooling design and fabrication
Hands on experience in the design of manufacturing processes, Work Instructions, equipment installation, assembly and material handling
Leading recurring and non-recurring Manufacturing Engineering activities and personnel to meet technical schedule and cost commitments
Drive internal initiatives such as Process Improvements, Lean, and Manufacturing Technology enhancements and by improving the business processes used to execute Recurring and Non-recurring support
Strong ability in written and verbal technical communication skills. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and across all disciplines (e.g. technical and non-technical staff, external customers, program management)
The successful candidate will also possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills in one or more of the following disciplines - mechanical engineering, optical engineering, electrical engineering, metrology engineering, and/or material science - and be able to adapt those skills in support of manufacturing within the programs supported
Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Extensive Change Board experience
Working and in-depth knowledge of SAP
Ability to manage manpower and work scope across multiple manufacturing sites

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated ability to exercise business acumen with appropriate capital and facility planning, justification and execution
Understanding and wide application of complex Electro-mechanical/Optical Final Assembly, Integration and Test methods
Experience in representing Operations teams for a wide range of difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Experience in effective team leadership in planning and execution of Process Improvements and technical solutions
Experience in Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work and generation of Proposal Basis of Estimate input
Highly skilled at interpretation of Engineering specifications and the translation into effective Work Instructions
Experience in effective collaboration with engineering to develop assembly design concepts and specification requirements
Excellent Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six-Sigma tools
The candidate will interface with Program engineers to ensure producibility and drive cost savings opportunities (affordability)
Breadth in skills and/or experience across multiple disciplines of optical assembly, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly and related processes is strongly desired
M.S. in Engineering
CAM and MRB Experience
Knowledge of automation and cost reduction techniques

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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