Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin (MFC – Grand Prairie) is seeking an individual with manufacturing and supply chain experience to support the Precision Fires Global Supply Chain Procurement Engineering organization in Grand Prairie, Texas but will be an Ex-Patriot living in Melbourne, Australia.
The individual will work with the in-country team to identify, assess and develop potential suppliers whose capabilities focus on machining, casting, forging, filament winding, additive manufacturing, micro-electronics, PWBs/CCAs and electrical harness manufacturing.
This position will be focused on:
- Assessing Manufacturing Suppliers by observing and evaluating: Manufacturing processes, Overall Appearance / Cleanliness, Visual Performance Indicators, MRP / SAP System, Quality Assurance Standards plus Internal Transportation Processes
- Serving as the technical authority in source selection decisions and supplier readiness: Identifying manufacturability strengths and challenges, Identify capability gaps and recommend corrective actions, Matching suppliers to part complexity, volume, and program schedule plus Interpreting electrical drawings, BOMs, and specifications
- Facilitating discussions between Lockheed Martin and the Supplier organizations including: Engineering (design, reliability, test), Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing, Production Operations (assembly lines, test stations) plus Quality (audit, certification)
Basic Qualifications
- 12+ years hands on experience with electrical manufacturing (shop floor, manufacturing engineering, or supplier technical role).
- Proven record of working directly with external suppliers.
- Excellent technical communication – can translate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.
- Willing to live in Australia for a minimum of 1 year but up to 24 months.
- Required travel 25-50% and on short notice domestic and international.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in one of the following STEM fields: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors
- Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and discussions to drive results
- Project Management Experience
- Ability to obtain a secret clearance
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and industry specifications
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
- Understand what defines a Special Process
- Understand the basic steps required to complete a Special Process evaluation
Desired Skills
- Familiar with AAP 01.110, AAP 2.125, AAP 2.115, PQA 002-1, IPC, MIL STD, AS9100, ITAR and aerospace/defense material specifications.
- Experience with production ramp up, capacity planning, and yield improvement.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certified
- Experience with Process Simulator, SIMIO, or other capacity analysis tools
- Risk Management Experience
- Statement of Work or Requirements Writing Experience
- Ability to drive process improvements and/or root cause/corrective actions utilizing quantitative analytical methods
- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s Surveillance Assessment Survey Plan
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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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.