Job Description
Job Description :
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is seeking a Production Operations lead for the RF Sensor Center of Excellence. Lockheed Martin has centralized the development of RF sensors and this lead will be required to manage all program aspects related to Production Operations / manufacturing for RF Sensors, with an emphasis on design for producibility and positioning the product for full life cycle success. The Prod-ops lead's primary mission is to lead and drive the achievement of the most producible solutions for the customers and to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions to future production teams and Lines of Business.
This role consists of managing and leading the RF Sensor program production scope, as well as production activities, including cost, schedule, and quality, for multiple manufacturing sites, engineering labs, IRAD efforts, and multiple external suppliers.
Additional responsibilities include:
The RF Sensor Center of Excellence is a cross-BA effort and the RF Sensor Prod-ops lead will be required to partner with the Prod-ops leads from the other BAs on RF Sensor development.
The RF Sensor Prod-ops lead will be required to lead the team of manufacturing engineers, PP&C, industrial engineers, and AMT personnel to execute strategy and tactics.
The RF Sensor Prod-ops lead will have also have the responsibility for:
Ensuring that manufacturability is fully considered in the design/development process including development of manufacturing techniques related to complex RF hardware manufacturing
Establishing and implementing manufacturing transition plans
Supporting reviews of engineering, manufacturing processes, shipping approaches, etc., associated with design for manufacturability to meet current and future needs of the program
Supporting all aspects of quality to ensure the product meets its engineering requirements with repeatability in mind
Leading specific projects associated with production preparation
Leading rate / capacity planning for internal and supplier production requirements
Oversight of schedule, cost, and quality for production activities
Management of program make / buy process
Providing input / reviews of production related topics (Internal manufacturing) during proposal generation
Supplementing the Manufacturing Engineering Team in support of early hardware process development
Presenting Production Operations content at various internal and external reviews
The role requires <25% travel, primarily to suppliers or other Lockheed Martin Sites.
The ideal location for the position is Grand Prairie, TX or Orlando, FL but other LM locations may be considered.
Basic Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in related discipline
-A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
-Previous operations leadership experience in a production environment required
-Experience with product manufacturability and design for cost
-Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including to non-technical personnel
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence
-Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance; an Interim Secret clearance is required prior to starting the role
Desired skills
-Experience with the design and manufacturing of RF hardware
-Experience with RF microelectronics manufacturing
-Experience with RF Sensor test and calibration
-Related professional level career experience in production operations
-Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
-Production Operations leadership experience
-Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership
-Experience in capacity & capital planning
-Understanding and wide application of assembly and test methods
-First Unit Flow planning & execution
-Statement of work and proposal development experience
-Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy
-Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling
-Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/experience
EEO
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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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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 Schedule Information
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.
Colorado Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $127,700 - $244,600 . Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $146,800 - $276,600. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.