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May manage individual engineers who also have project program management responsibility. \nSupports the organization’s technology roadmap with development, scaling, and commercialization of thin-film based products. \nWorks collaboratively with all functions to support achievement of the organizations quality objectives.\nManages employee recruitment, selection, training, coaching, performance assessment, priorities, work assignments, and career development.\nManages engineering activities from product design and development through full production sustainment.\nOversees engineering action plans and program development processes to keep projects on schedule and on budget. \nDeliver documented engineering processes that are measured and improved. \nOversees organizational development and maintenance of engineering staff competence.\nWorks closely with the CTO to deliver new processes and products to support strategic growth initiatives. \nSupports Sales & Marketing teams with technical support for customer retention and new business development. May provide application engineering to support the Sales mission. \nProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. \nManages the analysis, research, design and development materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.\nResponsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.\nOversees the application of principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.\nMonitors the development, analysis and application of material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.\nMaterial analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.\nInsures the review and approval of subcontractor material processing procedures.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics or related field.\nExperience with sputtering and evaporation designs and processes to produce optical thin-film based products.\nExperience in management of professional staff.\nDesired Skills\nProven, inspirational leadership that adapts to change, drives innovation, and cultivates collaboration-creating an engaged workforce unified around shared goals Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills: focus on driving disciplined, fact-based and data-driven decisions while executing with discipline and urgency.\nMaster’s Degree Experience with SPC and DOE techniques.\nExperience in formal quality systems such as ISO, AS or IATF.\nExperience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and product data management systems (PDM).\nTen years progressive experience in thin film coating and design. \nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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