F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic and results-driven F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team within the F-35 Production Engineering (PE) organization. This role is responsible for managing the team currently known as Strategic Corrective Action (SCA) and leading the team through an exciting period of transformation. The team will continue to have a core competency in working initiatives aimed at reducing Rework and Repair (R&R) across F-35 production. As the strategic arm of Production Engineering, this team will be expanding its scope to address three main pillars of Production Engineering: Corrective Action, Compliance and Continuous Improvement. - Compliance: the team will implement controls within PE to ensure that processes and procedures are being executed per intent and that they are supporting business needs. This includes ICA, BTP review, iCAR coordination, Aero Code and Program Instruction Updates. - Corrective Action: tactical support for Production Operations and other ME teams, including surge capacity, proactive R&R avoidance initiatives, align with the R&R council and serve as Subject Matter Experts across various skillsets within PE - Continuous Improvement: grow the team in Lean/Six Sigma adoption including development of both Green and Black Belts and utilize this methodology to solve complex problems within the Production system.

Requirements

5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering and/or Production Operations experience in AeroSpace, Defense or other similar industry
Project management experience
Experience leading a cross-functional team
A strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges.
A proactive leader who builds high-performing teams and drives accountability.
A strong communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels, from production teams to executive leadership.
A process-driven professional with a passion for continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
A problem solver who leverages data analytics and RCCA methodologies to enhance production efficiency.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Talent management experience
Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) expertise
Previous leadership experience in either a technical lead or leadership role

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives that have a direct impact on F-35 program success and operational efficiency.
Gain high-visibility leadership experience by collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Opportunity to drive long-term process improvements and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring strong execution of strategic initiatives.
Drive RCCA initiatives to systematically reduce R&R, enhancing overall production efficiency.
Establish and oversee project execution plans, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Partner with production engineers, production operations, supplier quality, and other stakeholders to address key R&R drivers.
Provide briefings and updates to executive leadership on the progress of critical projects.