Advanced Machining Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Advanced Machining Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead machine shop production operations in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing teams, equipment, facilities, and processes are aligned to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives while supporting critical national defense programs.

Requirements

Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing production environment.
Experience supporting or leading rate production operations.
Leadership experience directing teams, production activities, or manufacturing operations.
Experience managing production priorities while supporting cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Strong understanding of advanced machining processes and manufacturing operations.
Experience transitioning hardware from development or prototype phases into production.
Experience with manufacturing schedules, program execution, and performance tracking.
Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a production environment.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training or certification.
Experience with production planning, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience analyzing manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, or production data.
Experience supporting facility layout, expansion, or manufacturing infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting development and sustainment programs throughout the program lifecycle.
Proposal, Basis of Estimate (BOE), or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) experience.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Department of Defense customers.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the shaping and development of the production activity for all machine shop products.
Establish personnel, equipment, and facility resources needed for execution.
Ensure manufacturing engineering team is staffed, prepared, and executing to schedule commitments.
Partner with program leaders and functional organizations to achieve program objectives.
Drive operational efficiency, affordability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Standardize manufacturing processes and promote adoption of best practices.
Support efforts to reduce cycle time and improve production performance.
Monitor execution against cost, schedule, and quality targets.
Prioritize competing production demands and make sound operational decisions.
Identify, manage, and mitigate manufacturing and program risks.
Represent the organization on significant production and operational matters.