Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
India Wing Technical Lead
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking an India Wing Technical Lead for the F-16 International Co-Production in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and ensuring on-time delivery of components while interfacing with international teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for the in-country co-production team in partnership with in-country LM Director
Provide technical leadership to TLMAL (80%+ time on shop floor)
Responsible for 100% on time delivery of end item components and parts to meet next assembly need dates
Provide guidance to co-producer to strive to deliver the highest quality components possible and facilitate the manufacture of an internationally competitive aircraft
Influence and guide in-country staff to identify process improvement and affordability opportunities
Interface with foreign sub-contractor leadership, foreign press and foreign government representatives on activities associated with the co-production program
Support scheduled program reviews (e.g. EMR, MRL/MRA, PRR, PMR, EPMR, QMR) either by chairing program reviews or assisting in the development of presentation materials
Identify potential cost claims and coordinate with LM team / buyer
Support fact finding and negotiation activities
Identify process improvement opportunities (implement as applicable)
Develop and support standing meeting tempo between Lockheed Martin Resident Office (LMRO) / Co-producer and LMRO / FWT team (e.g. periodic stand up, production status, teleconferences)
Support new business proposal activity
Ability to work standard / non-standard hours plus overtime that might compensated or uncompensated due to the nature of the job as an ex-pat
Qualification
Required
Provide strategic direction for the in-country co-production team in partnership with in-country LM Director
Provide technical leadership to TLMAL (80%+ time on shop floor)
Responsible for 100% on time delivery of end item components and parts to meet next assembly need dates
Provide guidance to co-producer to strive to deliver the highest quality components possible and facilitate the manufacture of an internationally competitive aircraft
Influence and guide in-country staff to identify process improvement and affordability opportunities
Interface with foreign sub-contractor leadership, foreign press and foreign government representatives on activities associated with the co-production program
Support scheduled program reviews (e.g. EMR, MRL/MRA, PRR, PMR, EPMR, QMR) either by chairing program reviews or assisting in the development of presentation materials
Identify potential cost claims and coordinate with LM team / buyer
Support fact finding and negotiation activities
Identify process improvement opportunities (implement as applicable)
Develop and support standing meeting tempo between Lockheed Martin Resident Office (LMRO) / Co-producer and LMRO / FWT team (e.g. periodic stand up, production status, teleconferences)
Support new business proposal activity
Ability to work standard / non-standard hours plus overtime that might compensated or uncompensated due to the nature of the job as an ex-pat
Preferred
F-16 Program and/or F-35 experience
Experience with the manufacturing (Production, Engineering or Quality) of aircraft components
Excellent Communication Skills (verbal, written and presentation skills)
Ability to effectively interface with Senior Leadership
Problem solving skills
Self-motivated
Ability to work with ambiguity
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective conflict resolution
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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