Operations Industrial Engineering Associate Manager

Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Industrial Engineering Associate Manager to join our team in Courtland, Alabama!

Industrial Engineers operate in a fast-paced, agile, next‑gen environment, and utilize the latest technology in PLM, MRP, MES, Discrete Event Simulation, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization Software to produce analysis’ & metrics which enable imperative business decisions.

This position will provide data‑driven solutions that enable the production team to optimize their manufacturing schedules and costs. This position requires collaboration with all functional groups through the entire product lifecycle within a production environment. Candidate will have the opportunity to provide valuable solutions to multiple organizations and align program priorities.

The Industrial Engineering team is known for delivering breakthrough capabilities and process improvement that continually redefine space flight. As our business grows, we are looking to expand our industrial engineering team with someone who can help us deliver breakthrough capabilities that redefine our production systems. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act.

If you possess a passion for continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to reduce waste, improve human factors, and introduce technology to effect change, this may be the role for you.

• Apply advanced Industrial Engineering concepts and techniques to analyze business processes and reduce waste.
• Interrogate data systems (SAP) and look for opportunities to surface problems and drive improvements.
• Provide oversite shop floor support, including methods of creating crew plans, burn down charts and performance metrics to optimize production.
• Oversee process improvement efforts, ensuring implementation and sustainment while demonstrating results.
• Train & advocate with stakeholders and team members on Industrial and Operations Engineering principles.
• Optimize organizational structure, team communication and skill proficiencies to maintain a high performing team.

• Direct experience as an industrial engineer or similar technical authority in a production environment
• Experience leading teams and projects (informal or formal leadership experience)
• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in an Industrial Engineering
• Industrial Engineering experience: 9 years of professional experience, or 7 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree
• Leadership experience. Proven ability to maintain a high performing team. Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, including ERP, MES, and automation systems. SAP, Apriso, VECAMS
• Knowledge of simulation modeling tools and ability to apply them to analyze and optimize production systems. Simo software experience preferred.
• Proven experience and knowledge in establishing and launching new production manufacturing lines or factories, including planning, design, implementation, and ramp‑up to full production capacity.
• Ability to develop and execute ramp plans to increase production rates while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of line balancing principles to ensure that production workflows are optimized and efficient.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation), particularly with Production Operations and Program Offices
• Ability to construct PowerPoint presentation material and brief to senior leadership effectively

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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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:
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