Long posting
Lockheed Martin – F‑35 Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager (Detail & Fabrication Planning)
Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic, results‑driven leader to head the Detail & Fabrication Planning team within the Production Engineering (PE) Planning organization. The Associate Manager will guide a diverse group of Manufacturing Planners and CAPP Help‑Desk representatives, supporting 1st-shift Production Operations across multiple aircraft programs – including the F‑35, F‑16, F‑22, and C‑130. This role partners closely with Production Operations, MRB, Quality, and Installation Planning to develop and maintain high‑quality work instructions for both standard and non‑standard tasks, while driving continuous‑improvement initiatives that elevate PE processes, KPI performance, and overall accountability.
What You’ll Do
- Mentor and lead a high‑performing team of 7+ Manufacturing Planners, 2 CAPP Help‑Desk staff and Core Planning Lead.
- Lead PE Planning process improvements, establishing and tracking KPIs while visualizing performance metrics.
- Partner with Production Operations, MRB and Quality to develop precise work instructions for all standard and non‑standard fabrication work.
- Guide planners daily and resolve employee matters in collaboration with HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and Union Stewards.
What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of aircraft detail‑fabrication planning experience or equivalent aircraft fabrication mechanical/engineering background.
- Proven ability to analyze data sets and define/maintain key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and elevate overall team performance
Desired Skills
- Manufacturing planning experience – deep knowledge of aircraft detail‑fabrication planning processes and procedures.
- 5 + years of management or leadership experience in a detail‑fabrication environment or aircraft manufacturing production line.
- Prior experience managing a represented (union) workforce.
- Strong talent‑management capabilities, including recruiting, coaching, and performance development.
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.