Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is looking for an Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead the Tool Planning team (≈6 engineers). The team uses Windchill MPMLink, SAP and Apriso to develop process plans for the fabrication and modification of special tooling - assembly fixtures, drill jigs, mill fixtures, etc. - required to manufacture missiles and missile‑launching systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the tool planning team to deliver special tooling that meet aggressive program and production schedules.
• Drive continuous‑improvement of tooling processes using data‑driven analysis, lean principles, and industry best‑practice adoption.
• Provide technical guidance to tool planners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional solutions between Production Operations, Program Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve tooling challenges.
• Analyze and resolve programmatic issues, ranging from routine changes to complex, high‑risk problems.
• Work with tool design and operations to support investigations into design, producibility, and assembly challenges and develop corrective action plans.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to align procurement with tooling requirements and delivery dates.
• Maintain transparent communication of key milestones, risks, and status updates to senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading teams
• Experience working with special tooling (assembly fixtures, drill jigs, mill fixtures, etc.)
• Proficiency with PLM/ERP systems (e.g., Windchill MPM Link, SAP)
• Data and process-driven mindset
• Desire to drive innovation and collaboration
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing
• Knowledge of Cause and Corrective Action
• Excellent oral and written communication

Desired Skills

• Final Secret Clearance
• Experience with Mechanical Fabrication
• Experience with CNC Machining
• Understanding of GD&T
• Knowledge of QA processes
• Lean six sigma training, i.e., Green Belt or Black Belt certified

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. 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.