68 production operations lead jobs found in Fort Worth, TX

Description: At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us! Who You Are You'll perform as a member of the Global Supply Chain, Material Program Specialist, Senior team What You Will Be Doing Primary responsibilities include: • Communicating material risks and issues to a diverse suite of internal and...

Description: At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us! Who You Are The selected candidate will be responsible for material integration and execution for F35 supporting development, production, and sustainment Lines of Business.  What You Will Be Doing Primary responsibilities include:  • Communicating material risks and issues to a diverse suite of internal and external...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Aviation has always been driven by those with the perseverance to overcome challenges and achieve success. At Lockheed Martin, this passion for advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission results defines our culture. We value the diverse talents and contributions of our team, united by a shared commitment to innovation and global opportunity. Join us as we continue to shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join the F-35 final assembly Production Engineering team, where innovation meets precision. As a Manufacturing Engineer Senior, you will bring expertise and independence to solve complex manufacturing challenges. This dynamic role bridges shop floor operations and engineering solutions, ensuring seamless production of one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world. What You Will Be Doing • Collaborate directly with the shop floor to resolve real-time build cycle issues. • Address non-conformance issues, design and...

Description: Multiple Function Manufacturing Associate Manager What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Associate Manager (Level 4) in Fort Worth, TX, to lead manufacturing operations for the JSF Production Assembly area. In this role, you will oversee manufacturing activities, manage a represented workforce, and drive operational excellence in quality, schedule, and cost. This position requires a leader who can ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Manages more than one functional area of manufacturing, such as machining, assembly, tool and die, packaging. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive...

Description: What You Will Be Doing: You will be a part of Lockheed Martin’s Sustainment Industrial Engineering team and will influence how modifications, upgrades and overhauls are done on all of our products. As our business grows, we are looking to expand our industrial engineering team with someone who can help us deliver breakthrough capabilities that redefine our production systems. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act. If you possess a passion for continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to reduce waste, improve human factors, and introduce technology to effect change, this may be the role for you. This is an experienced professional opportunity where you will: • Provide direct flightline and operations floor support, including creation of crew plans, burn down charts, and performance metrics to optimize production. • Learn and apply aerospace...

Description: The F-35 is designed with the entire battlespace in mind, providing unparalleled flexibility and capability to the United States and its allies. This multi-role fighter combines air-to-air combat, air-to-air ground strikes, electronic attack, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance into a single platform. We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead, analyze, organize, plan, execute and control the functional security responsibilities of F-35 Sustainment Site/Ship Activation and Maintenance Depot/Warehouse activities for F-35 partner and customer stand-up operations. The individual selected for this position will need experience and a strong working knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 Technical Specifications; US Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual (DoD Directive 5205.07); 32 CFR 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other industrial security related manuals. General...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Stf for the Advanced Development Programs – Skunk Works which is responsible for designing and integrating next‑generation weapon systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Stf you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM‑158 Flex weapon system family while collaborating across a multi‑disciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include: Lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation. Support and conduct multi‑disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost. Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure smooth production operations. Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor early‑career engineers and champion One‑LM culture...

Description: WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world. THE WORK Successful Candidate will join the JSF Support Equipment (SE) Site Activation team to interface with both internal and external customers preparing facilities to meet operational requirements for Ground Support Equipment...

Description: What You Will Be Doing As a Manufacturing Support Team Member – Level 2 in the J850 Assembly Department, you will play a vital role in supporting J850 production and related operational processes in a collaborative, team-based manufacturing environment. You will serve as a key contributor to production execution, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring that operational goals are met with efficiency and excellence. Support the execution and flow of J850 production, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. Collaborate in cross-functional activities, including production planning, quality management, and process optimization. Provide hands-on support in coating processes, material handling, and inventory control. Act as a facilitator and mentor for self-directed work teams, promoting knowledge-sharing and team development. Deliver on-the-job training to enhance team capability and technical proficiency. Identify,...

Description: At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, we’re delivering innovative, high-performance aircraft to our nation and allies. As a Manufacturing Planner Staff (Level 4), you will play a key role in synchronizing planning activities across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Bring your expertise to a high-impact environment that values precision, teamwork, and mission success. What You Will Be Doing Perform Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities aligned with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems. Maintain production system integrity to drive inventory optimization and cost minimization. Expedite and optimize material flow throughout the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of program-critical components. Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations Management to analyze production schedules, capacity...

Description: You will be the Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 for the Lockheed Martin team which is responsible for delivering world‑class F‑35 production operations. What You Will Be Doing As the Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing production workforce and ensuring the aircraft is built to exacting standards. Your responsibilities will include: Supervise and direct production employees, assigning tasks and ensuring proper execution. Drive build plans and implement changes that improve quality, schedule adherence, and cost performance. Promote and maintain a safe work environment, enforcing compliance with core processes and required certifications. Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives and quantify the business value of new capabilities. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as IT, Facilities, Production Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and...

Description: This position will report to the Manager, F-35 Delivery Operations, Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) with responsibility for leading F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF), Acceptance Test Facility (ATF), Fuel Test Facility (FTF), Ground Operations, Flight Operations (including the Debrief process), DD-250 (artifact collection and aircraft preparation stage for sale to USG), and Ferry (delivery to customers around the Globe). Specific responsibilities include: • Providing timely Quality Inspection and Analysis capabilities to Production Delivery Operations. • Primary Quality POC for Production Delivery Operations Management, and liaison between Production and multiple DCMA Teams to coordinate Mandatory Government Inspections throughout the build areas. • Directly responsible for the Leadership and Management Quality Analysts, Multi-Functional Quality Supervisors, and Union-represented...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is seeking two Manufacturing Test Engineers for positions within the F-35 Production Engineering organization. What You Will Be Doing Manufacturing Test Engineers provide support for all stages of a platform’s program...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing Collaborate with co-producers and suppliers to address production needs, relay lessons learned, and support major build and test events on-site at supplier/co-producer facilities. Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes. Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow. Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation. Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions. Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing...

Description: This position reports to the F-35 Sustainment Quality leader and is responsible for integration, coordination, and problem resolution of supplied products that are suspect of intended use. The position will focus on process execution and administration; coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to issue, track, receive/document and report official closure of Quality Concern Notifications that include Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Notice of Escapes, and Product Recall Process (material survey) through the life cycle until issue is contained and resolved. Will utilize various methods to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and control sources detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets. Will coordinate root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, along with area improvement strategy and planning. Responsible and accountable for delivering effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive and...

Description: This Quality Engineer (QE) will report to the Quality & Mission Success manager for F-35 Wings at the Fort Worth, TX manufacturing facility. The QE will be expected to regularly review manufacturing defects for root cause and corrective action, partner with Production Operations to mitigate scrap, rework and repair generated during standard manufacturing processes, develop inspection methods as needed, and perform various analyses of quality-related data. The QE is expected to spend time on the production floor to establish process familiarity, build relationships with Production personnel, and share quality engineering knowledge with junior QEs. Applies Quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product...

Description: This Quality Engineer will report to the Fabrication Quality manager. The selected candidate will join the Fort Worth Fabrication Quality Team, and will support various programs in the Aeronautics portfolio. Using quality engineering techniques, the candidate will focus on root cause analyses and process improvement of assigned area(s) to improve quality yield. The selected Quality Engineer will be a liaison between Quality Engineering, Production Operations, Fabrication, Production Control, Supplier Quality, and various other engineering departments. The Quality Engineer will use data to improve quality output for the assigned area. This Quality Engineer will author First Article Inspection Reports using engineering drawings and pertinent technical data. The selected candidate will investigate product nonconformities and resolve with root cause and corrective action techniques. As necessary or assigned, the Quality Engineer will perform data analyses for...

Description: At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. Come join the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Strategic Supplier Team! We are looking for an early career subcontract administrator for supplier and subcontract management, working with various suppliers across the globe! What You Will Be Doing: You and the team will be responsible overall management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance and interfacing with program functional organizations, including Production Operations, and supplier management. The position will be responsible for managing procurement, delivery activities and related purchase order delivery schedules supporting IFG, AMMM and F-35 production, sustainment, and development programs. Within this role, you will lead and support activities that include but not limited to:...

Description: This position is part of the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) organization and supports the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. As the F-35 Program Quality Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include: - Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure the effective execution of quality functions to include quality engineering, quality records/data quality, variation management, metrics & data analytics and product quality through customer delivery. - Serving, in coordination with the Sr. Mgr, as the F-35 Quality interface between Program Office, Production Operations and Customer leadership to ensure commitment to and accountability for quality performance. - Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies. - Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems, including AS9100 and...

Description: What You Will Be Doing: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking full-time Project Manager & Operations Planner for the Sustainment Integrated Tools and Engineering team. In this role, the selectee will work as a material cost account planner and...