Mechanical Engineering Manager

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships

across industries and around the world.

We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we're reimagining how space can connect us

ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering

Manager to join our Strategic Reentry Programs team in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

As a leader, the selected candidate will manage definition, interpretation, and implementation of design requirements, task delegation, coordination and execution of hardware designs, development and integration of hardware custom and procured mechanical structural assemblies in accordance with engineering process specifications.

Ensure designs adhere to LM Common Integrated

Processes as documented in Command Media, and drive process improvement into the design culture. Provide solution based technical mentoring to improve program performance and to drive error free design using proven tools, processes and predictive measures.

Primary responsibilities include, but are limited to the

following:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team

of mechanical engineers, including mentoring and

coaching to help them develop their skills and

expertise.

• Support management of budget, schedule, and

technical aspects of the team

• Support staffing efforts
• Champion Strategic Reentry Programs and Mechanical Products Talent Center initiatives, aggressively pursue digital transformation efforts, and improve processes within the organization.
• Perform functional leadership tasks for

personnel such as annual performance reviews,

timecards, career development, and training.

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines across

a fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the

rapidly changing environment of development

programs on challenging schedules

• Promote a positive teamwork culture

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong background in mechanical engineering

principles, including analysis and design

• Experience as a technical lead, manager, or Product

Owner of an engineering team

• Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance

required prior to start

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership and technical skills, with the ability

to lead and motivate a team of mechanical engineers.

• Experience updating project execution schedules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-

functional teams.

• Strong knowledge of program management

principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and

resource allocation.

• Active or Current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

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

Clearance Level: Top 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: 9x80 every other Friday off

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First