Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM)

• CCS Structures/Mechanisms Lockheed Martin
• Littleton, Colorado

PERMANENT

Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job Summary

Description:

Below are the responsibilities of an MPM. This role in particular is seeking a candidate with in depth knowledge of structures and mechanisms design to partner with Commercial Civil Space engineering on new and creative pursuits. This individual is expected to steer new development efforts towards manufacturing readiness in the Denver Mechanical Manufacturing Center (MMC) and baseline credible efforts leveraging combined technical and business knowledge. Capture & Proposal

• ROM/BOE generation for Operations scope in proposals
• Ensure Make/Buy process adherence for Program deviations & support SSB with Operations inputs
• Review Team support & Operations input

INAR/IRB/EPP

• Flow Program LRP to PP&C for Operations Planning
• Support facilities and capital planning need for Operations ATP to CDR
• Provide PDR/CDR inputs for Operations scope
• Drive FEA strategy & ALM/BOM creation for long lead procurements
• Validate Program baseline/IMS & budgets are achievable for Operations
• Coordinate with Operations on strategy & execution plans Engineering
• Coordinate Operations engagement on

IRAD/CRAD

initiatives

• Ensure DFx engagement & implementation through Engineering & Production Engineering
• Drive engineering release for critical hardware
• Drive issue resolution velocity with Engineering during supply chain, production & test phases Supply Chain
• Drive front end Supply Chain planning kickoff & strategy
• Understand critical path parts in Supply Chain & work with PMM's to expedite
• Develop workaround and risk mitigation plans as needed
• Engage in dock to stock process for critical path piece parts Production
• Ensure authority to proceed is flown to Production inclusive of scope, milestone dates & budget
• Manage Operations Leads across Space Operations
• Project manage cost/schedule execution of products
• Lead enterprise priority & deconflicts within Operations ATLS
• Ensure authority to proceed in flown to ATLS inclusive of scope, milestone dates & budget
• Manage Operations Leads across Space Operations
• Project manage cost/schedule execution of products
• Lead enterprise priority & deconflicts within Operations AI&T
• Familiar with Program final integration schedule for upstream delivery needs out of Operations
• Facilitate late to need mitigation planning & hardware returns to Operations Program
• Drive Program interests across Operations throughout the program lifecycle
• Primary interface and glue between LOB, Program and Operations Leadership
• Operations representative at PMR, Customer Meetings & Review Boards

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with production operations and driving hardware execution
• Experience designing or building structures and/or mechanisms
• Bachelors degree from an accredited University
• US Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Production Operations or engineering supervisory or management experience
• Knowledge of MRP processes
• ERP knowledge (i.e. SAP or equivalent)
• Cost management/EVM knowledge

Clearance Level:

None 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

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 $122,900

• $216,660.

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, candidates 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. 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 worlds 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:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

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