Oversee DfM input during engineering reviews and DfM targeted events
Production Planning
Own rate and capacity planning for both internal facilities and key suppliers.
Oversee schedule, cost, and quality performance for all production activities.
Manage the make‑vs‑buy decision process, coordinating with Global Supply Chain and Finance.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Champion quality initiatives that guarantee repeatable, repeat‑able production outcomes.
Support hardware‑process development in partnership with the Engineering Design & Manufacturing Engineering team.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Test Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management to align on program milestones.
Present production‑operations status and risks at Program Review Boards, Customer Reviews, and other key forums.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
Broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
Previous operations related experience in a production environment
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including with non‑technical personnel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated skill in team building, leading through influence, and making decisions with limited information
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
Related professional‑level career experience in production operations
Lean Six Sigma Green‑ or Black‑Belt certification
Production‑Operations leadership experience (including program development with strong cross‑functional collaboration)
Experience in capacity and capital planning
Broad knowledge of assembly and test methods, with practical application experience
First‑unit flow planning and execution
Experience with make‑buy generation and strategy formulation
Design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handling
Control Account Manager Experience (CAM) or cost‑analysis experience
Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) concepts and hands‑on experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
