Job ID: 731299BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking a strategy lead to directly support the F-35 Production Engineering Director in day to day tactical and strategic program execution.

What You Will Be Doing

This role is a support role to the F-35 Production Engineering director assisting in the overall management of the F-35 Production Engineering business rhythm.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Lead the Production Engineering (PE) strategy for the F-35 program to include supporting the execution of Hoshin Kanri strategic implementation as well as supporting the PE OBEYA.
• Serve as the primary liaison between PE leaders, the Director, and senior management.
• Represent PE on cross functional councils and meetings (Constraints Mgmt, R&R Council, “This Week on the Line”, etc.).
• Maintain and communicate schedule, staffing, and budget information to stakeholders.
• Oversee risk management, culture initiatives, and compliance with DCI cross charging rules.
• Drive ad hoc and project specific actions to support overall production goals.
• Support business rhythm execution for the Production Engineering Organization.
• Partner with Production Operations Action Officers in day to day alignment between PE and Production.

This is a 100% on-site position.

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 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 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.

Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience managing/executing projects, problem solving, and collaborating with large teams.
- Project Management and decision making experience utilizing business and financial acumen.
- Experience handling multiple tasks/priorities at the same time.
- Experience handling a wide variety of non-technical tasking.
- Experience with executive presence and hosting meetings and executing presentations in front of executive level leadership and large groups.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledgeable of LM Aero design, tooling, manufacturing planning (Bill of Material and Work Instructions), and corrective action processes and systems.
- Demonstrated positive employee relations with utilization of Culture of Accountability (COA) principles.
- Able to effectively communicate the need for change and motivate teams to drive improvements to meet organizational goals.
- Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at the LM executive and customer level.
- Earned Value Management knowledge, Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
- Experience performing and managing producibility and affordability improvements.
- Knowledge of Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
- Technical knowledge of F-35 designs, manufacturing plans, tooling, planning, and capital funding processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
Clearance Level: None
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 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, 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First