25 manufacturing associate manager jobs found

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: As a Mechanical Engineering – Associate Manager, you can expect to manage definition, interpretation, and implementation of design requirements, task delegation, coordination and execution of hardware designs, development and integration of hardware custom and procured mechanical structural assemblies in accordance with engineering process specifications. Responsibilities may include the following: • Directly manage and lead a small team of engineers • Work collaboratively with stakeholders and functional senior leadership teams to manage staffing requirements, plan job assignments/rotations to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills, and drive performance management, career development, and personnel related activities. • Ensure standard technical processes, tools, and training are available and properly implemented. • Manage all aspects of mechanical designs. Experience with machined parts, structures, gears, and motors is preferred. • Represent...

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: 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: You will be the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Missiles and Fire Control Santa Barbara Focalplane team. Our team is responsible for delivering mission‑critical systems with uncompromising quality. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for optimizing and growing the quality team structure, providing strategic quality leadership, and ensuring successful development, production, and sustainment of the Mission Systems program portfolio. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM, and the supply base. - Ensure compliance with customer requirements across the portfolio. - Optimize program quality execution while driving out risks. - Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. - Mentor and develop talent to strengthen the organization. Why Join Us We are seeking...

Description: You will be the Program Management Associate Manager for the Lockheed Martin Space‑Based Systems (LM‑SBF) team. Our team is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of LM‑SBF programs, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical execution of all program requirements. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Management Associate Manager you will be responsible for driving program success through disciplined execution and cross‑functional coordination. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead daily program execution activities and ensure alignment with mission objectives. Oversee cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Monitor schedule performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards. Coordinate with engineering, finance, and stakeholder teams to facilitate seamless collaboration. Why Join Us...

Description: What You Will Be Doing In this role you will lead data analytics for the Production Control team in the ADP. Our ideal candidate is someone who can: • Provide strong and supportive data and metrics to support production and non-production activities • Understand and anticipate the program’s needs, and drive priorities based on that information • Maintain and improve interactive data analytics dashboards to measure & improve operations performance • Collect, analyze, and summarize data to communicate insightful information to key stakeholders • Act as a liaison between the customer and organizations to meet schedule objectives, ensuring that data and metrics are aligned with customer needs • Present thorough and detailed reports to identify areas of opportunity to drive future decision making • Perform data validation and maintain integrity of dashboards & databases • Maintain and optimize current Tableau dashboards • Develop and automate data...

Description: As the Senior Staff Project Manager on the Production Engineering team, you will oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) for the Production Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT), serving as a liaison between senior management, managers, and the project team for a new start restricted access effort. You will also ensure the development of mechanisms for monitoring earned value progress and for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, execution teams, and internal/external stakeholders. Additionally, this role will oversee risk and opportunity management for the Production Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects, initiatives, and studies in support of Production Engineering earned value initiatives. These activities span technical, programmatic, and administrative content to include anomaly resolution, risk mitigation, opportunity exploitation, project leadership, program management support, engineering...

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: This position requires TS/SCI clearance with consent to Polygraph. The Security Representative will support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security programs and Research & Development activities supporting the National Security Space Line of Business within the Remote Sensing Mission Segment portfolio in Sunnyvale, CA. The selected candidate will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) responsible for interpretation and execution of contract security guidance outlined in the DD254, advising program leadership on assessed security risks to program schedules, activities and milestone events. The position will execute on all program security deliverables, conduct security assessments, interpret classification guidance, develop concepts of operations (CONOP) supporting unclassified work, classified and unclassified manufacturing, and operations. Additional tasks include: - Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply...

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: You will be the Semi Conductor Equipment Engineering Manager for the Semiconductor Equipment Engineering team. Our team is responsible for driving equipment performance and reliability across semiconductor wafer production. What You Will Be Doing As the Semi Conductor Equipment Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing group of engineers and technicians to maximize equipment effectiveness, ensure safe operations, and support capital initiatives. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Execute strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, including equipment availability, yield, cycle time, reliability, and safety. Lead technical troubleshooting of equipment, debugging PLCs, reviewing code, and interpreting schematics to resolve unplanned downtime. Support capital planning and oversee evaluation, installation, and validation of new equipment. Manage vendor and supplier...

Description: You will be the Operations (Industrial) Engineering Asc Manager for the Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering innovative industrial engineering solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and capacity. What You Will Be Doing As the Operations (Industrial) Engineering Asc Manager you will be responsible for leading site capital initiatives, capacity planning, and special projects that drive operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead and manage site capital projects and capacity planning. Oversee special projects including facility expansion and factory layout design. Develop and analyze MES performance metrics and packaging/handling improvements. Drive performance management initiatives, identify OFIs, and support Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and design of experiments. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of delivering...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum. Selected candidate will support testing during the build process. • Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub-systems throughout assembly. • Responsible for testing of all systems and sub-systems on the aircraft. • Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing...

Description: Responsible for managing the engineering team and cross-functional engagement with the operations team to support company objectives of manufacturing quality, throughput, yield, and uptime. May manage individual engineers who also have project program management responsibility. Supports the organization’s technology roadmap with development, scaling, and commercialization of thin-film based products. Works collaboratively with all functions to support achievement of the organizations quality objectives. Manages employee recruitment, selection, training, coaching, performance assessment, priorities, work assignments, and career development. Manages engineering activities from product design and development through full production sustainment. Oversees engineering action plans and program development processes to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Deliver documented engineering processes that are measured and improved. Oversees organizational development and...