Production Operations Development, Transition to Production Lead

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Production Operations Development/T2P Lead – Arlington, TX

Location: Arlington United States

Job Description:

The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control team is looking for a highly-motivated, process-oriented, and experienced leader to join the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense (LTIAMD) Evolutionary Development (EvDev) and Transition to Production (T2P) Team. The EvDev and T2P Team is responsible for managing all operational activities required for the effective integration of newly designed or redesigned hardware into the PAC-3 missile production line. Requirements include engagement across all affected production sites to ensure full-rate production can be met. Frequent cross-functional collaboration is also required to increase manufacturability and enable a seamless transition of the hardware into production.

The candidate will be expected to lead and motivate the team on best practices to ensure that the requirements of each of the development programs are met in a timely fashion, that hardware designs are producible (Design for Manufacture) in a full-rate manufacturing environment and at a competitive cost (Design to Cost), and that transitions are seamless and do not impact hardware delivery schedules. This role will require the ability to develop creative solutions to deliver contract requirements and support cross-functional teams on execution of assigned projects.

Frequent communication and partnership with other disciplines including various Design Engineering groups, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning and Control, Contracts and Program Management are required. Collaboration with other Engineering disciplines on hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test to meet manufacturing rates and cost is a must.

The position can also involve working directly with our government customers, proposal estimating, manufacturing readiness assessments, creating manufacturing plans, make or buy analysis, presenting at various design and manufacturing reviews, travel to various manufacturing facilities including suppliers and other Lockheed Martin sites and any other manufacturing or tooling related issues that may arise.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education

Ability to obtain a security clearance

A history of elevated performance within Operations Management or related disciplines supporting Production or Developmental Programs

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data

Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Ability to travel domestic and/or international

Desired Skills:

Bachelors or higher degree in related discipline (engineering, business, finance, etc.)

Active security clearance

Experience with Lockheed Martin manufacturing and assembly processes

Intimate knowledge of the Lockheed Martin SAP MRP production control system

PAC-3 Production experience

Experience in design for manufacturing or design to cost

Experience in multiple functional disciplines: Production, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, etc

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Experience working with executive-level leadership

Experience working with Government customers

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

Ability to positively influence others in order to drive results

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships

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:Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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:4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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:MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:Possible

Career Area:Product Support

Type:Full-Time

Shift:First