31 associate manager jobs found in Palmdale

Description: You will be the Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Operations team. Our team is responsible for driving key results with precision and accuracy. What You Will Be Doing As the Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing group, ensuring weekly throughput targets are met, and fostering a collaborative culture. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Mentor and develop a team of 4‑10 salaried and represented employees. Drive key results with precision and accuracy. Execute required weekly throughput. Identify and implement actions for continuous improvement. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and passionate about developing talent. This role offers the chance to make a measurable impact on mission‑critical outcomes while working alongside dedicated professionals. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being,...

Description: As an ADP Production Operations Associate Manager you will be responsible for: Supervises the interior completion of aircraft to include sub-assemblies, avionics, mechanics, and aircraft production sites. • Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. • Ensures tasks are completed on schedule and within budget, following established procedures, schedules and work plans • Sets priorities and job assignments. Coordinates with Manufacturing Test Engineers and Responsible Engineers to accomplish system check out procedures What’s In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering “V”, ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing technical direction across the systems engineering “V” and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. - Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. - Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. - Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical...

Description: Lockheed Martin‑Aeronautics seeks an experienced, proactive Security Associate Manager to serve as the Contractor SAP Security Officer for our premier Skunk Works facility. In this pivotal role, you will lead the safeguarding of classified, high‑value assets within a Special Access Program environment, driving the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies that align with DoD directives, manuals, and internal standards. You will act as the primary liaison between government security entities and internal stakeholders, ensuring that the DT&SS portfolio maintains the highest level of security posture while supporting rapid technology development and mission‑critical operations. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with the government security team to elevate program security posture, overseeing functions such as Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operational Security (OPSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), and Security Education, Training &...

Description: 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 advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. Who You Are If you are someone who enjoys guiding others to success, this opportunity will invite you to lead and inspire. • Visionary, innovative, and strategic. • Enjoy Leading and developing your team to success. • Able to listen to others, use creative problem-solving, and arrive at an outcome that satisfies everyone. What You Will Be Doing This manager position will require leading a team of Tool Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers located in Palmdale, CA that develops plans and designs in support of Production Stand Up for classified programs. This position will lead their team by providing managerial oversight and accountability for the following tasks: • Work with other organizations to develop...

Description: Industrial Engineers operate in a fast-paced, agile environment, and utilize the latest technology in PLM, MRP, MES, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization Software to produce analysis’ & metrics which enable imperative business decisions. This position will provide data-driven solutions that enable the production team to optimize their manufacturing schedules and costs. This position requires collaboration with all functional groups through the entire product lifecycle within a production environment. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth...

Description: This position will report to an Associate Manager on the Aerospace Vehicles Team assigned to the ADP Production Operations Ground and Flightline Operations Team located at Lockheed Martin Plant 10 in Palmdale, CA. This position is responsible for leading 10+ Represented Technicians performing maintenance, servicing, ground handling and sortie generation activities on NASA’s X-59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator aircraft as a supporting agency to Lockheed Martin’s Flight Test Organization. Selected candidate will begin working at Edwards AFB, CA on first shift with a dynamic move to support the 3/12 weekend shift in the near future. Specific responsibilities include: • Leading safe, disciplined, and compliant aircraft ground and flight operations activities to deliver timely, responsive, and exceptional capabilities supporting Flight Test activities under the direction of the Lockheed Martin Flight Test organization. • Leading represented Technicians and adhering to...

Description: Visual Media - Level 3 What You Will Be Doing We’re looking for an exceptional Producer/Editor with strong camera operation skills — someone who doesn’t just cut footage, but shapes story through pacing, tone, rhythm, sound, and visual intent. This role is for a creative who understands how audiences feel a story before they fully process it — someone who knows when to hold a shot, when to accelerate momentum, how to build emotional arc, and how to elevate footage into something memorable. You’ll join a highly skilled visual storytelling team creating cinematic, documentary-style, promotional, brand, and social content that supports one of the most advanced aerospace organizations in the world. This is an opportunity to work on stories that are visually compelling, strategically important, and unlike anything in a traditional agency environment. So what’s the job? In this role, you will edit high-impact video content for marketing, brand storytelling,...

Description: 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 advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. What You Will Be Doing Manages the day to day activity of a large production engineering team in support of a Classified program. This includes the responsibility for production engineering life cycle deliverables from product design through manufacturing implementation. The team consists of manufacturing engineers, test engineers, tooling engineers, manufacturing planners, project managements reps, CAMs and associated mid-level leaders. • Lead the organizational goals and support the line of business customers. • Support the setup of new and expanded facilities, associated capital assets and factory of the future aspects including manufacturing automation and digital transformation within the ADP program...

Description: The manager will provide overall Quality leadership for the classified programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 12207, and internal LM quality standards while driving a culture of accountability. He/she will administer program budgets (approximately $10 M‑$30 M) and develop, monitor, and adjust schedules using Earned Value Management techniques to keep projects on track. Direct supervision of roughly 60 personnel—including supervisors, inspectors, analysts, and engineers—will involve assigning work, evaluating performance, identifying skill gaps, and fostering professional development. Continuous‑improvement initiatives will be led through corrective‑preventive actions, root‑cause analyses, and Lean/Six‑Sigma projects aimed at reducing defects and increasing efficiency. The manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Test Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and external customers (DoD, DCMA, etc.) to meet quality, cost, and schedule...

Description: We are seeking a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Planner ASC Manager (Level 4) in Palmdale, CA to lead critical manufacturing planning and material management operations. What You Will Be Doing Manages multiple manufacturing planning, material management and support activities within various manufacturing job functions responsible for Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions. These may include but not limited to, Make, Buy, Bill of Material (BOM) Planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Warehousing and Shipping. Over sees production systems integrity and drives inventory optimization to minimize cost. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. What’s In It For You: • We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Aviation's story is one of perseverance—failing, trying again, and achieving success. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has embraced this spirit, advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission success. We value the talents of our team, celebrating their unique contributions. Together, our passion and strategic vision drive innovation, inspire progress, and shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join us in making history. Elevate your career as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for Palmdale Skunk Works (ADP). In this key role, you’ll ensure EVM compliance while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the success of the world’s most advanced aircraft. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Earned Value Management: Oversee compliance and implementation of EVM principles, managing cost, schedule, and technical scope. • Performance Analysis: Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis,...

Description: Advanced Systems Business Manager Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing As a Sr. Staff, Financial Management professional supporting the Skunk Works Line of Business, you will serve as the Business Manager for programs within the Advanced Systems portfolio. This high-impact role plays a critical part in creating and maintaining an effective customer relationship, guiding financial execution, and driving business performance across a dynamic development environment. You will provide day-to-day leadership across a wide range of business management functions — from proposal development and contract execution to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role offers direct exposure to internal and customer leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking both strategic influence and hands-on program ownership. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the Business Manager for programs within the ADP Advanced...

Description: Senior Finance Analyst - Skunk Works - Level 3 Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing This position will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of ADP Program Finance activities. This position supports a multitude of program finance functions; including the ability to act independently in establishing / managing Performance Measurement Baselines, analysis and reconciliation of actual costs, development of Estimate at Complete (EAC), conducting Earned Value analysis and determination of appropriate Earned Value techniques, and associated variance analysis using various Enterprise toolsets. The candidate will also perform multiple financial cost analyses including cost allocation, controlling costs, and preparation of reports and contractual deliverables, assisting with the development and documentation of corrective action plans, and preparing analysis for presentation to various levels of leadership. ***Must be a US Citizen. This position is...

Description: Senior Finance Analyst - Skunk Works - Level 3 Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing This position will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of ADP Program Finance activities. This position supports a multitude of program finance functions; including the ability to act independently in establishing / managing Performance Measurement Baselines, analysis and reconciliation of actual costs, development of Estimate at Complete (EAC), conducting Earned Value analysis and determination of appropriate Earned Value techniques, and associated variance analysis using various Enterprise toolsets. The candidate will also perform multiple financial cost analyses including cost allocation, controlling costs, and preparation of reports and contractual deliverables, assisting with the development and documentation of corrective action plans, and preparing analysis for presentation to various levels of leadership. ***Must be a US Citizen. This position is...

Description: Financial Analyst, Sr Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing The Financial Analyst, Sr supports the day-to-day execution of ADP Program Finance activities and plays a key role in delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This position contributes across a broad range of program finance functions, including cost management, earned value analysis, and financial planning. The role requires the ability to work independently while leveraging enterprise financial systems and tools to ensure program performance is effectively tracked, analyzed, and communicated to leadership. Key Responsibilities - Execute day-to-day ADP Program Finance activities across multiple program finance functions - Establish and manage Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs) with the ability to work independently - Perform analysis and reconciliation of actual costs against plans and forecasts - Develop and maintain Estimate at Complete (EAC)...

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 Lead small teams focused on portions of the build to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need. 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 processes. Interpret drawings and...

Description: You will be the Production Machinery Maintenance Engineer - Level 5 for the Facilities and Plant Engineering team which is responsible for coordinating labor, overhead, and capital investments in key production machinery. What You Will Be Doing As the Production Machinery Maintenance Engineer - Level 5 you will be responsible for driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous‑improvement initiatives across the plant’s equipment base. Your responsibilities will include: Plan and execute predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance to maximize machine uptime and protect production windows. Conduct operator failure and root‑cause analyses, develop training, and translate findings into actionable improvement plans. Implement Total Manufacturing Practices such as Clean As You Go (CAYGO) and convert them into verifiable eCards in partnership with Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Collaborate with Planning &...

Description: As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for communicating project progress across various teams and acting as the focal interface between program managers, team leads, engineering subject matter experts, suppliers, and program partners on respective contracts within the portfolio of programs. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting proposals and business capture for Advanced Development Programs (ADP). • Understanding program technical information and contractual scopes. • Creating, coordinating, and implementing project plans. • Providing strategies, resolving issues, and integrating with external partners, suppliers, and vendors. • Driving continuous improvements, technical solutions, change management, and risk assessments. • Roadmap development • Metrics generation and reporting • Cross-IPT coordination • Managing Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) and Buyer Furnished Material (BFM) with Suppliers, providing execution plan, shipment/shortage...

Description: This position is for an experienced member of an ADP Systems Engineering team, providing support across the entire product line including both new and existing programs. The candidate will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment supporting state of the art technical solutions. What You Will Be Doing: The successful candidate will have experience across the spectrum of Mission Systems and general Systems Engineering activities. The candidate will collaborate with other engineering personnel in the development, decomposition, tracking and verification of requirements, support Functional Configuration Audits, be an advocate for timely and accurate risk assessments and execute risk abatement efforts. Additional responsibilities may include development of supplier specifications, technical planning, and requirements verification. The candidate will provide systems and subsystem integration/test support and will work closely with program management to...