Operations Readiness Lead - Lufkin, TX

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Sr Staff to serve as Operations Readiness Lead.In this pivotal role, you will own the end-to-end readiness plan supporting ramping production rate and manufacturing transitions, ensuring our people, processes, equipment and facilities are prepared to meet aggressive business objectives with minimal disruption. You will be at the heart of our growth efforts – driving cross-functional readiness across engineering, facilities and operations as well as integrating all efforts to enable smooth factory transitions, sustained production and business continuity.What You Will Be Doing Develop, maintain, and execute an integrated Operations Readiness Plan covering people, process, equipment, space and documentation Lead rate readiness and transition planning for production relocations, expansions or consolidations Identify and mitigate risks associated with manufacturing transitions, capacity constraints or facility moves Partner with Engineering and Facilities to align capacity, layout and capital plans to rate goals Manage cross-functional readiness reviews; ensure enablers, requirements and other dependencies are defined and tracked to closure Track and communicate readiness status and risk to senior leadership Coordinate escalation and issue resolution across functional stakeholdersWhy Join UsThis role puts you at the helm of our manufacturing growth strategy, giving you direct influence over the success of our ramp-to-rate goals. You’ll work with high-performing teams across engineering, production, and leadership, driving initiatives that will define the future of our operations. If you are energized by complex challenges, large-scale coordination and seeing tangible results from your efforts, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.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 OpportunityThis position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location.MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.#mfcnews