Description:Lockheed Martin is staffing the role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the F-35 Center Wing Team and Horizontal Tail / Vertical Tail (HT/VT) Finishes. This team enables process improvements to reduce cost and enable build rate, constraint resolution, corrective actions, and integration of design changes in the build.

The Center Wing is one quarter of the F-35’s fuselage and the aircraft’s largest single component. The HT/VT’s Finishes are robotically applied, state of the art coatings. These components are built at our Marietta, Georgia facility by +300 mechanics.

What You Will Be Doing:

The primary roles and responsibilities are:

A) Leadership of a team of 15-20 Manufacturing Engineers that own the manufacturing plan and tooling for the build.

1. Developing the team’s strategy and tactical focus
2. Driving innovation in the team’s standard work with evolving technologies
3. Creating and communicating goals
4. Motivating and evaluating team member performance
5. Hiring, developing, and sustaining team members.

B) Collaborating with the production build team leaders and peers in planning, quality engineering, quality assurance, design engineering, MRB engineering, production control, and Man Tech to establish, enable and execute on our collective technical, quality, cost and schedule goals.

C) Ensuring proactive communication on major projects and issues and corrective actions from the ME team.

D) Managing budgets for assigned personnel along with other discrete projects to the required targets.

The Manufacturing Engineering manager is a pivotable role in the success of the F-35 production system and is a great opportunity for leadership growth and impact “on the product” and “in the business”.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, 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.

Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA  Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications:

1)College degree from an accredited institution
2)Experience in aerospace production, tooling and assembly processes
3)Experience in Project Management and decision making
4)Experience in Root Cause and Corrective Action methods

Desired Skills:

1. BS &/or MS in a technical field from an accredited institution &/or equivalent experience

Manufacturing Engineering experience:

1. Experience working in Mfg Execution Systems (MES), Non-Conformance Systems, Corrective Action Systems and Product Data Management (PDM).
2. Knowledge of F-35 production line practices and requirements
3. Experience building and managing teams, meeting goals, and/or setting goals.

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

1. Earned Value Management System (EVMS) familiarity
   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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First