Manufacturing Readiness Lead

Operations Engineer StaffYou will be the Operations Engineer Staff for the Air Dominance Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and ensuring design maturity for block upgrade programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Operations Engineer Staff you will be responsible for coordinating manufacturing readiness activities, interfacing with engineering and GSC, and driving technical closure across the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments for Air Dominance block upgrades.Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and external customers to plan and execute assessments.Drive closure of technical and supplier initiatives, ensuring design for manufacturing and cost targets.Communicate progress and findings to multiple management levels.Travel to supplier sites (?25%) to support assessment activities.Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. This role offers the chance to shape advanced aerospace programs and work with cutting-edge technologies while enjoying flexible scheduling and a supportive culture. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.Basic QualificationsPrevious Production Operations experienceDefense and Aerospace production process knowledgeExcellent verbal/written communications, must be able to effectively communicate internally and externally at various levels of management via verbal and written correspondenceGood interpersonal skillsExposure to or experience in manufacturing readiness and/or production readiness assessments.DOD Security ClearanceDesired SkillsExperience leading cross functional teamsExperience with various program lifecycle phasesAbility to interface with customer teamsLean Six Sigma Green certificationPay 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.