Description:

Our Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) organization within the Commercial Civil Space Line of Business is seeking a manager for the Spacecraft Test, Assembly and Resource (STAR) building as well as the Production Integration and Industrial Engineering organizations. This position will be responsible for providing supervision and technical direction of a geographically dispersed, multifunctional organization comprised of hourly and salaried employees. This includes responsibility for manufacturing and test functions at the STAR center including Harness, Thermal Prep, Thermal Protection, Electrical Ground Support Equipment and the Machine Shop as well as the Production Integration (PI) team and Industrial Engineering (IE) team at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout building. The PI team is responsible for converting the near-term tasks of the master production schedule into a 2 to 4-week schedule of discrete tasks that are fully enabled for execution by the production teams. The IE team is responsible for conducting studies to improve efficiency of manufacturing processes, updating production standard hours and leading improvement initiatives. Other duties include responsibility of investigating incidents to determine root cause and implement corrective actions to ensure procedural disciplines are maintained. The selected candidate will assess performance, provide input for annual performance reviews and will also interface directly with other manufacturing peers, manufacturing engineers, associate contractors and the customer.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidate must have a bachelor degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Experience with the assembly and integration of Orion spacecraft systems
Experience supporting large multi-functional teams including manufacturing and/or ATLO disciplines
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated successful experience leading salaried employees
Minimum 5 years minimum experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Desired Skills:

Experience with the Orion program and NASA customer
Experience managing an hourly workforce
Demonstrated understanding and background in integrated master schedule planning activities
Experience with principles of Industrial Engineering
Experience interfacing with external Orion organizations
Demonstrated proficiency establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working collaboratively across multiple organizations
Experience with lean/six-sigma concepts, green belt certification preferred

Clearance Level:

None

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:

9x80 every other Friday off

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.

Additional Information

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

System Integration and Test Engineering Manager