Prod-Ops Independent Validation Team Lead/Multiple locations
Lockheed Martin •
Camden, Arkansas, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:**Work location may be at any major Missiles and Fire Control facility (Orlando, FL; Ocala, FL; Camden, AR; Troy, AL; Lufkin, TX or Grand Prairie, TX)**
You will be the Prod-Ops Independent Validation Team Lead for the Independent Validation Team (IVT). The IVT is a group of MFC leaders whos charter is to ensure that the ongoing IRAD development projects are correctly positioned to provide production products that meet affordability and producibility goals.
What You Will Be Doing
It will be the responsibility of the Prod-ops IVT Lead to partner with IVT leads from other functional areas to determine if best practices are being utilized. The Prod-ops IVT Lead will also have to partner with the development programs to be able to make accurate assessments of the programs application of best practices. In addition to servicing the IVT monitored development efforts, the Prod-ops IVT Lead will also partner with program development efforts that are being completed on contract.
This position typically requires 14+ years of professional experience with a Bachelors degree or 12+ with a Masters degree.
Why Join Us
In this exciting role, the Prod-ops IVT Lead will work with selected, high importance, IRAD development teams to ensure that all of the development best practices are being followed to enable affordability and producibility. Now, more than ever, our customers are demanding our high performance products at an affordable cost. This role will help lead the effort to drive our development and production programs to meet the cost needs of our customers.
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.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and
education
• Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Must be willing to travel 25-50 depending on work location.
• 10+ years of Manufacturing or Development experience
• Knowledge of the product design process
• Experience with manufacturing
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve
technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple functions including external subcontractors
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve
technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Must be a highly motivated self starter capable of determining and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple functions including external subcontractors
• General understanding of production cost models
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors or higher degree in an engineering discipline
• Understanding of missile system products, laser weapons systems, and/or similar complexity products
• Previous MFC program experience
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Previous experience in an affordability role
• Previous experience driving producibility into product designs
• Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation
• Experience with manufacturing simulation / modeling tools
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and materials concepts including additive manufacturing
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Bachelors or higher degree in an engineering discipline
• Understanding of missile system products, laser weapons systems, and/or similar complexity products
• Previous MFC program experience
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Previous experience in an affordability role
• Previous experience driving producibility into product designs
• Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation
• Experience with manufacturing simulation / modeling tools
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and materials concepts including additive manufacturing
Job Ident #:
69556356832
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