44 production operations manager jobs found

Description: You will be the Production Operations Manager (Level 5) for the Advanced Programs Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding of advanced air‑ and missile‑defense systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Production Operations Manager (Level 5) you will be responsible for leading all Production Operations activities and shaping the strategy that drives rapid fielding of critical defense hardware. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop and deploy Production Operations strategies for design and development of production systems. Direct cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds. Lead identification and adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic supply‑chain partnerships. Oversee capital, capacity, and facility‑project planning to support rapid fielding....

Description: You will be the Program Production Lead for the Sapphire Product Line team. Our team is responsible for establishing production designs and factory capacities for the entire Sapphire Product Line, managing design/fabrication/qualification of new test and manufacturing equipment, and delivering all non‑recurring activities associated with upcoming deliveries and ramps. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Production Lead you will be responsible for all activities under Production Operations and will liaison heavily with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer on program. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Design and execution of the Manufacturing System Producibility and resiliency of the design Development and execution of an automation strategy Budget inputs and coordination of cross‑functional staffing Capital planning and execution Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives...

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: This position will report to the Quality Manager of F-35 Low Observable (LO) Finishes with responsibility for supporting F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Landside Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF) and Flight Line DD-250 build areas. Specific responsibilities include: Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Engineering capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF. Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues. Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to support Action Requests (AR) from field customers,...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin As a Production Control Supervisor (Level 3) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, you will directly impact the success of production operations that support national security and global stability. You’ll join a team that delivers advanced aircraft to the U.S. and allied forces with speed, quality, and precision. With more than 25,000 employees dedicated to excellence in aerospace, this is your opportunity to lead, support, and grow within a mission-driven culture. What You Will Be Doing Supervise represented employees in direct support of material handling activities on the production line. Ensure timely delivery of hard tooling, part kits, consumables, and standard hardware in a presentation method that maximizes efficiency and traceability. Maintain high standards for housekeeping, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and audit-readiness in all operational areas. Oversee the staging of all work-in-process...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin As a Production Control Supervisor (Level 3) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, you will directly impact the success of production operations that support national security and global stability. You’ll join a team that delivers advanced aircraft to the U.S. and allied forces with speed, quality, and precision. With more than 25,000 employees dedicated to excellence in aerospace, this is your opportunity to lead, support, and grow within a mission-driven culture. What You Will Be Doing Supervise represented employees in direct support of material handling activities on the production line. Ensure timely delivery of hard tooling, part kits, consumables, and standard hardware in a presentation method that maximizes efficiency and traceability. Maintain high standards for housekeeping, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and audit-readiness in all operational areas. Oversee the staging of all work-in-process (WIP)...

Description: Your Impact: You will be the Industrial Engineer Staff (Level 4) for the F-35 Final Assembly team which is responsible for integrating functional Industrial Engineering solutions, developing production plans, and leading shop‑floor continuous‑improvement activities. What You Will Be Doing: As the Industrial Engineer Staff (Level 4) you will be responsible for analyzing production health, driving automation, mentoring a small team of shop‑floor IEs, and collaborating with Production Management and support functions. Your responsibilities will include: - Analyze and develop production plans and health metrics for the F‑35 Final Assembly line. - Lead shop‑floor continuous‑improvement initiatives, applying automation techniques and advanced software tools. - Mentor and coach a small team of industrial engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer. - Serve as project manager for integration projects, coordinating with Industrial Engineering,...

Description: You will be the F-35 Mission Data Manager for the F-35 Common Reprogramming Tool (CRT) Design Team which is responsible for delivering mission‑data solutions across the F‑35 platform. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 Systems Design Manager you will be responsible for leading the Integrated Product Team (IPT) within the Mission Systems Directorate, ensuring functional, cost, and technical excellence in mission‑data product development. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and documenting engineering requirements and writing detailed specifications. Coordinating with Principal Engineers, government reprogramming laboratories, and key stakeholders. Creating and maintaining Mission Data Files (MDF) for laboratory and production use. Overseeing sustainment, production, and modernization tasks for the CRT design effort. Providing technical leadership and cost‑management guidance to the IPT. What’s In It For You We are...

Description: The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the Program Integrator and CAM for CPSW on the F35 program. What You Will Be Doing • Candidate will develop, define and manage the scope, schedule and budget for the work contained in their control accounts • Act as an Earned Value point of contact for the Program Integration leaders by analyzing program data and metrics to determine control account performance • Candidate will work with the program manager, assisting in day-to-day program execution. • This CAM position will interface with other CAMs, finance teams, contract management and proposal generation teams to establish and monitor program budgets and performance. • This position will also work with finance teams to prepare and present detailed program financial data to senior leaders. Additionally, the CAM will update EACs, develop control account variance reports and comply with full criteria of the earned value system. • The candidate will be...

Description: The Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager leads the Post Delivery Modification (PDM) team, Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) Projects team, and the Enterprise Drilling Technology and Integration (EDTI) team. This role provides technical direction and business leadership for a high performing group of Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Test Engineers, and Tooling Engineers who support all Aeronautics programs. The leader drives cost effective, schedule driven solutions while ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements at the OBS level. Specific responsibilities include: - Develop manufacturing plans and tooling solutions to support and lead complex modifications and repair efforts at customer sites - Gather and translate test equipment requirements into robust, integrated test solutions for a complex production environment - Define hole preparation requirements, development of complex designs, delivery of capabilities, and...

Description: Quality Engineer Staff This position will report to the Quality Manager of F-35 Low Observable (LO) Finishes with responsibility for supporting F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Landside Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF) and the DD-250 build areas (aircraft touch-up and product data package preparation stage for sale to USG). Specific responsibilities include: Providing timely, responsive, and exceptional Quality Inspection capabilities to support LO activities throughout the entire build process spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in CFF, LFF and AFF. Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Engineering & Technology, Material/Process/Product Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) colleagues. Conduct Root...

Description: CAM Duties — Serve as Control Account Manager for assigned cost accounts. Plan and baseline work packages, track schedule and cost performance, and generate accurate Estimates at Completion (EACs). Prepare variance analysis and corrective action plans. Support program Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and routine EVMS reporting. Cross-Functional Coordination — Interface with IPT leads, production operations, supply chain, quality, and customer representatives. Participate in technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and risk/opportunity boards. Basic Qualifications: Active Secret security clearance. Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, verification). Ability to work in a classified lab or production environment. Desired Skills: Exposure to earned value management (EVMS) and CAM responsibilities. Experience with production or sustainment engineering in a DoD environment. Familiarity with F-35 program...

Description: Contracts Senior Manager Location: Fort Worth TX What You Will Be Doing Contracts Lead for F-35 Production Business Unit. In close collaboration with BU Program and Finance leadership, this role will lead the team responsible for F-35 air vehicle production, obsolescence, and support equipment contract negotiation and management. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the Contracts Lead for the F-35 Production Business Unit, providing strategic oversight and leadership across a complex portfolio of production, obsolescence, and support equipment contracts. - Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for contract negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities. - Partner closely with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership to support business objectives, contractual strategy, and program execution. - Direct contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve favorable business outcomes while...

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. This position is in Fort Worth, TX à Discover Fort Worth. 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...

Description: What You Will Be Doing This is a Manufacturing Engineer Sr Staff position on the Production Engineering (PE) F‑35 Strategic Corrective Action (SCA) team in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role dynamic role you will serve in a Technical Lead capacity, primarily supporting the Rework and Repair (R&R) Council, as well as other potential special assignments and Technical Lead duties as required. This high visibility role will allow you to work cross-functionally to develop and execute on the strategy to support the R&R reduction efforts across F-35 Production Operations. This role is essential to shaping the future of F-35 R&R strategy and must be comfortable periodically reporting to Senior Leadership including Director and VP level leaders. You will lead various project charters and support the cross functional teams as needed in their efforts to reduce R&R across the program. This will include investigations of manufacturing processes across multiple...

Description: What You Will Be Doing You will be the Data Scientist Analyst Stf (Level 4) for the F35 Production Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for transforming refined data into actionable insights that drive Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Planning and Production Operations decisions and delivering business‑ready data products. In this highly visible role you will report directly to the F35 Production Engineering Strategic Operations Sr Manager and have periodic reporting to the Production Engineering Director. This new role will help shape the future of Data Analytics within the PE organization. This role will lead the transition from current Data Analytics products such as Tableau Dashboards into AI adoption. This role will serve as the primary for development and integration of AI products into the organization as well as working with the leadership to develop a pathway to larger scale AI adoption. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!...

Description: You will be the Production Operations Lead for the Precision Fires team. Our team is responsible for driving production operations strategies and ensuring successful missile production across multiple Lockheed Martin facilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Production Operations Lead you will be responsible for integrating production operations strategies, developing transition plans, and executing PrSM missile production across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Identify risks and opportunities early in process development and build strategies to maximize throughput and manufacturability. Develop site capacity plans and multi‑site execution strategies from proposal through contract closeout. Create proposal estimates, tooling plans, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support production efforts. Collaborate with Cost Account Manager and engineering to drive cost‑reduction and manufacturability...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineering Associate Manager for the Design Process Integration Team which is responsible for shaping engineering design policies, procedures, and tool usage across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading first‑line engineering and Design Process Integration efforts, driving process innovation, and ensuring rigorous documentation standards. Your responsibilities will include: Lead first‑line engineering efforts and guide the Design Process Integration team in policy creation and maintenance. Develop, document, and validate Build‑To‑Package (BTP) processes and ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements. Conduct engineering tool testing, implementation, and support for the Project Saber PLM segment. Oversee daily operations of the Design Release and Data Transfer organizations, coordinating with DPI policies....

Description: **Work locations: Orlando, FL or Grand Prairie, TX only** You will serve as the Program Manager for the Microelectronics Focus Area, leading the execution of advanced microelectronics development programs that support critical national security missions. What You Will Be Doing You will be responsible for proactively managing program execution across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contract requirements while ensuring successful delivery of program objectives and customer commitments, and strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound business acumen, and the ability to effectively manage geographically dispersed cross-functional teams through all phases of program execution. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing day‑to‑day activities of the Microelectronics Focus Area development programs. This role requires close coordination across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Planning, Global Supply...

Description: What You Will Be Doing This is a Manufacturing Engineer Staff position on the Production Engineering (PE) F‑35 Strategic Corrective Action (SCA) team in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role you will lead investigations of manufacturing discrepancies across multiple build sections, applying Lean Six Sigma tools to uncover root causes, close process gaps, and develop corrective action plans. You will work closely with Quality Engineering and Production Operations, coordinate cross functional teams, promote creative problem solving, and drive product improvement initiatives. Throughout each corrective action effort you will project manage the work from initiation through verification and closure, while tracking key metrics to reduce variation and elevate overall product quality. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about...