Lockheed Martin

F-16 FACO Production Lead - 1st Shift

Lockheed Martin$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, modification, repair, and overhaul.
  • 6 years of experience performing mechanical or avionics operational checkouts on aircraft.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proven leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with F-16 avionics or radar systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with various functional teams to resolve assembly issues.
  • Provide technical guidance to the aircraft assembly crew.
  • Communicate and support daily and weekly production goals.
  • Assess the complexity of tasks and allocate work assignments accordingly.
  • Set clear performance expectations and monitor task completion.
  • Enforce product disciplines related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Support corrective actions, root cause analysis, and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Three-day weekends every week.
  • Flexible work schedules, including remote options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting future security and well-being.
Full Job Description
You will be the F-16 Build Team, Production Lead - First Shift. In addition to standard job description tasks, the Production Lead will be responsible for providing status of work documents and work accomplished in their work area.

What You Will Be Doing

The F-16 Production Lead will be required to interface with multiple functional organizations, in addition to the area supervisor and crew to resolve issues or constraints in the aircraft assembly/production environment.

The candidate will be the intermediary between the aircraft assembly crew and production supervision and provide technical guidance to the crew for the assembly of aircraft components.

In this capacity the lead will status, communicate and support production goals and objectives of the day/week, assess skill and complexity of tasks, issue work assignments, establish nominal expectation of tasks by obtaining personal contract for each task period of performance with each of the employees; set, check and adjust to meet realization and build performance objectives.

Instill product disciplines to align with Production imperatives of Safety, Quality Schedule & Cost which include but not limited too; fall protection, critical moves and crane lifts, use & disposal of hazardous materials, adherence and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), material handling and storage of staged and work-in-process (WIP) parts, chemical control and labeling, clean as you go, housekeeping, Tool & FOD controls.

The candidate will be required to support corrective action investigations, root cause analysis, advise on and implement innovations and process improvements, as well as maintain 6S/lean processes for their area of responsibility.

Production Lead will be considered a working lead that will maintain certifications and qualifications to perform production tasks as required as well as other associated duties.

* No Clearance is required to start. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Basic Qualifications
• 10 years experience relative to aircraft Manufacturing, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, & Overhaul
• 6 years experience performing mechanical or avionics operational checkouts on aircraft

Desired skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
• Leadership experience
• Ability to lead a team to meet critical schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with ability apply their intent.
• Ability to understand aircraft work instructions and technical orders.
• F-16 Avionics or APG experience highly desirable.
• Champion of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control measures.

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.

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

Lockheed Martin Careers

Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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At Lockheed Martin, your role will extend beyond fulfilling job responsibilities to reshaping the future of aerospace and defense. Our team at Lockheed Martin is engaged in critical missions that protect citizens and advance the boundaries of science. From engineering to cybersecurity, the opportunities for professional growth are boundless.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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1995
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