Principal Materials Engineer, Critical Materials Management

Job Description:

Description:The assured supply of critical materials and the resiliency of their supply chains are essential to U.S. national security and Lockheed Martin enterprise performance. Lockheed Martin is heavily dependent on foreign sources of critical materials including microelectronics, Rare Earth Elements (REEs), and critical minerals, resulting in potential strategic vulnerabilities to both our customers and the business. Mitigating critical materials risks is essential and consistent with the National Security, National Defense, and Lockheed Martins strategies for a resilient and assured supply chain.

The Lockheed Martin Critical Materials Management Principal Materials Engineer will be responsible for:

• Developing LMs Critical Materials Management strategy and subsequent strategy execution to continually and proactively assess and mitigate risks in support of our programs and customers

• Supporting the cross-functional Enterprise Critical Materials Working Group to provide leadership and drive execution of the teams charter

• Supporting several Critical Materials-related Rapid Response Teams to aggressively address emerging obsolescence and critical shortages and proactively establish a rapid insertion parts list for key products and technologies to reduce redesign and requalification lead times

• Developing appropriate Enterprise-wide cross-functional procedures and processes to drive Critical Materials risk awareness and mitigation throughout entire program lifecycle

The Principal Materials Engineer will leverage resources across the enterprise, government, and customer areas to develop and drive required mitigation plans in support of our program and business commitments. This involves fostering collaboration and alignment among business areas and functional teams in terms of design, supply chain, quality, program management, and government affairs processes. Specific collaboration will be required with the Global Supply Chain Organization (GSCO) to align with Illumination efforts and future data availability and Supply Chain Transformation efforts to establish new capabilities.

The Principal Materials Engineer, Critical Materials Management will report to the Senior Manager, Critical Materials Management.

This role can be performed from any major Lockheed Martin site/location and may require travel.

US Citizenship is required for the role
Basic Qualifications:
• Possesses technical/science educational background
• Expertise in Hardware Functional Team or Materials Engineering/Science
• Aerospace and Defense Experience
• Well-developed and demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills
• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Program management work experience preferred
• U.S. Government work experience
• Thorough knowledge of national strategies and policies around critical materials and supply chain risk mitigation
• International experience
• Active Secret clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. 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 spanet 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. 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 spanet 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: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Program management work experience preferred
• U.S. Government work experience
• Thorough knowledge of national strategies and policies around critical materials and supply chain risk mitigation
• International experience
• Active Secret clearance

Job Ident #: 83783694240

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

ARLINGTON, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/