Industrial Engineering Associate Manager (Level 4)
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:Description
You will be the Industrial Engineering Associate Manager for Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control Industrial Engineering team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Industrial Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for managing a team of industrial engineers in various activities aimed at improving manufacturing performance. This involves implementation of cost step-down strategies, span improvement, conducting capacity assessments, efficiency calculations, trend analysis, work standard measurements, production simulation & modeling, and production floor layout optimization. The selected candidate will be a balanced leader, with a strong technical background in data analytics and manufacturing or production experience, while also demonstrating soft skills for managing a team with a variety of experience levels.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to
- Mentor, coach, and develop the shop floor industrial engineering team; identify skill gaps and create training plans.
- Lead time‑studies, work‑measurement, line balancing, and facility‑layout redesigns to improve flow and reduce waste.
- Facilitate regular capacity analyses for the site and for program‑specific requests, coordinating the team’s data collection, modeling, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate capacity forecasts.
- Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce waste in HPU and span to increase overall site productivity.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader who blends technical depth with strong communication and people‑leadership skills. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and data analytics, influencing high‑impact decisions that shape the future of national defense capabilities.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Clearance Requirements
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing and/or production environment
- Experience working with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience leading or supervising Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers.
- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin manufacturing systems and processes.
- Experience in industrial engineering principles, including facility layout, capacity analysis, simulation modeling, and process optimization
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement tools; Green belt or higher certification
- Experience with implementing technical solutions (simulations, dashboards, robotics, automation, etc.) in manufacturing.
- Proven ability to balance technical expertise with effective leadership and soft skills to manage a diverse team.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.