Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!
Our Production Operations organization in
Valley Forge, PA is seeking a
Machining/Mechanical Test Supervisor to lead our team of electrical and mechanical technicians in the assembly of satellite electronics and weapons systems assemblies.
This position will be required to work
second shift (3 PM - 12 AM).
Summary of key duties for this position:
• Grow the Production organization for the Valley Forge site to support a significantly increasing workload.
• Establish and coordinate personnel, equipment, and facility resources needed for day-to-day execution.
• Identify skill gaps, and develop appropriate training plans to ensure talent depth.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with all programs and functional leadership to ensure achievement of all program objectives.
• Drive affordability and commonality initiatives which will reduce test cycle time, generate program reserve, and assure future program awards, including adoption of enterprise-wide best practices.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend support will be required as needed to support production schedules.
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Basic Qualifications:• Technical operations experience in machining and mechanical testing
• Informal or formal leadership experience
• Experience reading engineering drawings and blueprints, and interpreting or translating instructions to maintenance mechanics or technicians
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:• Experience with such programs as Hazardous Waste Management, Safety, Training, ESD, Security
• Ability to effectively communicate, resolve issues and deliver presentations to a diverse set of customers regarding complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong cross-organization relationships.
• The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability to organize and lead a group of production personnel.
• Experience using MS Project and SAP to track schedules and formulate execution plans.
• Preferred Greenbelt certified and experience implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership attributes.
• Experience leading the development and implementation of new tools and processes.
• An active Secret or higher security clearance at time of application is highly desired
• Ability to multi-task, outstanding effective interpersonal skills, and a consistent track record of teambuilding
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 KnowExpression 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
