Lockheed Martin

Research Engineering Senior Manager / Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX

Lockheed Martin Orlando, FL

At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we are driven by speed, agility and technical innovation. We are actively seeking candidates who are willing to take on the challenges of significant growth with a can do attitude. As the world's premier aerospace and defense company, we pride ourselves on quality and mission success. We need talented, passionate and customer-centric people to be part of our future.

Senior Manager leading the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) organization for Missiles and Fire Control (MFC).

This position reports to the Director of MFC Operations Engineering, within the Production Operations organization.

The position location can be either Orlando, Florida or Dallas, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Communicate vision and inspire people at every level to deliver and execute the manufacturing strategy of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization.

Work collaboratively with Engineering and Technology, Applied Research, Advanced Programs, Strategic Planning, Business Development and the MFC production sites and centers to establish manufacturing technologies required to improve operations and win future business.

Continually monitoring manufacturing technologies, market trends and business strategies that affect manufacturing technologies/capabilities required for future products that will improve products and manufacturing capabilities.

Establish an advanced manufacturing technology strategy, assisting and measuring its implementation and the results of the implementation.

Collaborate with Engineering and Technology and the MFC production sites and centers to gain credibility and establish a foothold of these new technologies into existing and future product developments to increase profits and make future offering more capable and affordable.

Lead MFC Production Operations' Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts.

Lead the MFC Production Operations efforts for Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) between the US government, private companies, universities and MFC.

Innovate and develop the next generation of manufacturing technologies and standards.

Identify and incorporate Digital Transformation technologies into MFC Operations.

Identify what technologies should be sourced internally or externally.

Collaborate with other Lockheed Martin Business Areas to implement best practices for advanced manufacturing technologies.

Incorporate Digital Transformation initiatives to develop new products and/or production processes.

Innovate and develop the next generation of manufacturing technologies and standards.

Candidate must be customer-focused with good oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work effectively in teams and with all levels of management.

Candidate should be a self-starter with demonstrated self-initiated goals and results

Demonstrated ability to become embraced and trusted by the Engineering and Technology and Operations leadership.

Excellent business acumen.

An eye for talent, and talent development.

A balance of Vision and the ability to discern real capability.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Defense and Space Manufacturing

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