THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manger

THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Lockheed Martin

You will be the THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the Rate Ramp Execution & Tool Engineering team. Our team is responsible for driving accelerated production, tooling strategy, and manufacturing engineering activities for the THAAD missile program. What you will be doing As the THAAD Rate Ramp Execution Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading the rate‑ramp execution and tool engineering effort that enables the THAAD program to meet its aggressive production schedule. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the rate‑ramp execution and tool engineering team to meet accelerated THAAD production schedules.
• Develop and manage make/buy and make‑where decisions, capacity planning, and tooling strategies.
• Oversee proposals, forecasting, and acquisition of tooling and manufacturing resources.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Customer stakeholders.
• Establish data‑driven processes, metrics, and continuous‑improvement initiatives for manufacturing engineering.

Why join us We are looking for a forward‑thinking leader who thrives on turning complex engineering challenges into reliable, warfighter‑ready solutions. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on a critical national‑defense program, and the opportunity to shape the future of missile manufacturing. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically, develop actionable project plans, and manage that strategy to completion.
• Prior experience with foundational ME responsibilities (ie process plan creation/maintenance, MBOM management, design reviews, etc)
• Experience with tooling lifecyles and processes (ie tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc)
• Experience in program scaling or ramp efforts
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international

Desired skills

• Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge & experience of additive manufacturing processes, materials, & application
• Experience with model based engineering
• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Proposals / estimating and earned value management
• Experience with leading teams
• Experience working with government customers
• Experience with configuration management, digital work instructions, and model-based engineering environments.
• Knowledge of Windchill PLM
• Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification (or equivalent)
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues