Industrial Engineering Associate Manager (Level 4)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description You will be the Industrial Engineering Associate Manager for Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control Industrial Engineering team. What You Will Be Doing As the Industrial Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for managing a team of industrial engineers in various activities aimed at improving manufacturing performance. This involves implementation of cost step-down strategies, span improvement, conducting capacity assessments, efficiency calculations, trend analysis, work standard measurements, production simulation & modeling, and production floor layout optimization. The selected candidate will be a balanced leader, with a strong technical background in data analytics and manufacturing or production experience, while also demonstrating soft skills for managing a team with a variety of experience levels. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to Mentor, coach, and develop the shop floor industrial engineering team; identify skill gaps and create training plans. Lead time?studies, work?measurement, line balancing, and facility?layout redesigns to improve flow and reduce waste. Facilitate regular capacity analyses for the site and for program?specific requests, coordinating the team’s data collection, modeling, and reporting to ensure timely, accurate capacity forecasts. Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce waste in HPU and span to increase overall site productivity. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a decisive leader who blends technical depth with strong communication and people?leadership skills. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and data analytics, influencing high?impact decisions that shape the future of national defense capabilities. We are committed to supporting your work?life balance and overall well?being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. Clearance Requirements MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing and/or production environment - Experience working with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Ability to obtain a secret security clearance. Desired skills - Master's degree in a related discipline. - Experience leading or supervising Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers. - Knowledge of Lockheed Martin manufacturing systems and processes. - Experience in industrial engineering principles, including facility layout, capacity analysis, simulation modeling, and process optimization - Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement tools; Green belt or higher certification - Experience with implementing technical solutions (simulations, dashboards, robotics, automation, etc.) in manufacturing. - Proven ability to balance technical expertise with effective leadership and soft skills to manage a diverse team. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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