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The Solar Array and Mechanisms Manufacturing Center has an exciting opportunity to work as a Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM) to support multiple programs across multiple lines of business; Strategic Missile Defense (SMD), National Security Space (NSS), and Commercial Civil Space (CCS). If you are enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, who leads by example, and have the ability to influence and cultivate collaboration and partnerships, this is an exceptional opportunity for you to develop your career in project management.
In this role, you will…
- Lead cross-functional coordination between supply chain, engineering, program, and production to ensure manufacturing commitments are met
- Create and manage Production Operations Directives (or equivalent)
- Present product project performance, progress, and technical issue updates to senior management and discuss risks & opportunities
- Support program EAC and CEAC business rhythms
- Provide manufacturing estimates for program proposal (BOE) generation
This information reflects the standard job description for this position: Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or related degree
- Experience managing the integrated cost, technical performance, and schedule for multiple projects/activities
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects from concept through final delivery
- Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Proposal and Estimating Experience
- Proficient capabilities in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be a United States citizen, be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, and be willing to consent to a polygraph. Security clearance not required to start.
- Current understanding of the Mechanical Manufacturing Center (MMC)
- Solar Array and/or Mechanisms design, development, and/or production experience
- Technical experience related to missile, launch vehicle, and/or space vehicle development
- Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
- Fluent use of SAP
- Able to interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Procurement, Quality, Administrative, and Management Personnel
- Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, executive management, and customers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00
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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.
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