Material Review Board Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Palmdale, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Palmdale, CA based assignment managing approx. 20-25 Material Review engineers. Manager will be assigned the west coast segment of the MRB teams that includes F-35 edge production, F-22 Field component repair (Palmdale), F-35 Flight Test (EAFB,PAX River) and U2 Periodic Depot Maintenance (Palmdale - Site 2). Direct reports support the dispositioning of non-conforming material on the F-35 discovered in detail fabrication, at Build-to-Print suppliers, sub-assy through component delivery, and flight test operations. The F-22 task includes managing dispositions of Customer Repair Orders and spares. Task responsibilities may expand to add ADP teams locally and/or deployed teams in foreign nations depending on overall team global needs. Manager's duties include daily task coordination, technical reviews and guidance of work produced by the team, interfacing with leadership on needs both locally and at remote sites, maintaining strong relationships with customers, maintaining staff forecasting, hiring or negotiating internal transfers, and deploying resources as necessary. Ensuring employees receive proper training and preparation for various assignments and managing logistics for employee deployments/reassignments. Manager is expected to monitor various performance metrics, and assist with establishing and/or refining MRB processes and policy. Some off-shift, weekend, holiday work hours should be expected. Position will require some travel (annual travel: 3-4 times domestically, 1-2 times internationally). This role requires managing employees who participate in hands-on evaluation of non-conformances on aircraft and components, which may include climbing, working in confined spaces, working under low surfaces and handling parts in a fast-paced production/depot environment. The manager would be expected to be able to participate in these evaluations on a regular basis with the team. A level 5 employee Typically has 8+ years of professional experience. This position is in Palmdale, CA

Requirements

Bachelors degree in mechanical, aeronautical, or civil engineering. Equivalent engineering degree from an accredited college is also acceptable.
Must have minimum 8 years of related design or MRB combined experience.
Familiarity with LM Tools and Processes: QADS, Apriso, Solumina, ServiceFlo, SFM, PDM, CATIA, VAS, ALIS.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office suite.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position will require a Secret government security clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Strong leader and team player to develop and manage a high performing team of salaried professionals.
Prior MRB certification and/or related design experience using aircraft composites, metals, systems wiring, fluid systems, ducting, or finishes on a 5th generation aircraft.
A basic-to-advanced understanding of a wide range of engineering principles applied to high performing aircraft including structural load paths, strength and DaDT analyses.
Familiarity with production processes, tooling, and methods of manufacturing.
Applicant should possess demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with USG Customers including local DCMA, JPO, Lightning Support Team reps, and/or SPO representatives.
This position is located at facilities that require special access. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security evaluation.
Applicant must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
Applicant may be subjected to government evaluation for MRB certification.

Responsibilities

Daily task coordination
Technical reviews and guidance of work produced by the team
Interfacing with leadership on needs both locally and at remote sites
Maintaining strong relationships with customers
Maintaining staff forecasting
Hiring or negotiating internal transfers
Deploying resources as necessary
Ensuring employees receive proper training and preparation for various assignments and managing logistics for employee deployments/reassignments
Monitor various performance metrics
Assist with establishing and/or refining MRB processes and policy
Participate in hands-on evaluation of non-conformances on aircraft and components