Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Material Review Board Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace company that is looking for a Material Review Board Engineering Manager based in Palmdale, CA. The role involves managing a team of Material Review engineers, overseeing the disposition of non-conforming materials, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective operations.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Managing approx. 20-25 Material Review engineers
Assigned the west coast segment of the MRB teams that includes F-35 edge production, F-22 Field component repair (Palmdale), F-35 Flight Test (EAFB,PAX River) and U2 Periodic Depot Maintenance (Palmdale – Site 2)
Support the dispositioning of non-conforming material on the F-35 discovered in detail fabrication, at Build-to-Print suppliers, sub-assy through component delivery, and flight test operations
Managing dispositions of Customer Repair Orders and spares for the F-22 task
Daily task coordination, technical reviews and guidance of work produced by the team
Interfacing with leadership on needs both locally and at remote sites
Maintaining strong relationships with customers
Maintaining staff forecasting, hiring or negotiating internal transfers, and deploying resources as necessary
Ensuring employees receive proper training and preparation for various assignments
Managing logistics for employee deployments/reassignments
Monitoring various performance metrics, and assisting with establishing and/or refining MRB processes and policy
Participating in hands-on evaluation of non-conformances on aircraft and components
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in mechanical, aeronautical, or civil engineering. Equivalent engineering degree from an accredited college is also acceptable
Must have minimum 8 years of related design or MRB combined experience
Familiarity with LM Tools and Processes: QADS, Apriso, Solumina, ServiceFlo, SFM, PDM, CATIA, VAS, ALIS
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office suite
Must be a US Citizen
This position will require a Secret government security clearance
This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Ability to manage employees who participate in hands-on evaluation of non-conformances on aircraft and components
Ability to participate in evaluations on a regular basis with the team
Preferred
Strong leader and team player to develop and manage a high performing team of salaried professionals
Prior MRB certification and/or related design experience using aircraft composites, metals, systems wiring, fluid systems, ducting, or finishes on a 5th generation aircraft
A basic-to-advanced understanding of a wide range of engineering principles applied to high performing aircraft including structural load paths, strength and DaDT analyses
Familiarity with production processes, tooling, and methods of manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with USG Customers including local DCMA, JPO, Lightning Support Team reps, and/or SPO representatives
Applicant must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport
Applicant may be subjected to government evaluation for MRB certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
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$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
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2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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