Lockheed Martin | Captain

Lockheed Martin seeks a Type Version Integrator – Ship Captain – Level 5 to join its Production Operations team in Marietta, GA. This role is responsible for integrating new aircraft configurations and engineering changes into manufacturing, ensuring production readiness and leading cross-functional integration efforts.

About the Role

The Type Version Integrator – Ship Captain – Level 5 is a key production leadership role focused on the seamless integration of new aircraft versions and engineering modifications into the manufacturing process. The position serves as the primary Production Operations representative, leading cross-functional planning and execution to ensure production readiness from design release through initial production and transition to recurring manufacturing. This role involves proactive identification and mitigation of manufacturing risks to support program commitments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Production Operations representative for assigned aircraft programs and configuration changes.
• Lead the integration of new Type Version Effectivity (TVE) changes into fabrication and production processes while minimizing operational disruption.
• Drive production readiness activities from engineering release through first-article production and the transition to recurring manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution with Engineering, Program Management, Planning, Tooling, Supply Chain, Quality, Functional Test, and Production teams.
• Identify manufacturing risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution to meet program commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting aircraft manufacturing, production operations, program management, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, planning, or production control.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering releases, manufacturing plans, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to facility access requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build partnerships across multiple organizations.
• Understanding of aircraft build operations and manufacturing plans.
• Experience with Program Office operations, Master and Production Scheduling, Engineering Design Release processes, Tooling, Manufacturing Planning, and Production Control.
• Knowledge of aircraft configuration management and Type Version Effectivity (TVE) implementation.
• Experience supporting first article production, production readiness, or new product introduction.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience identifying manufacturing risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on production efficiency and execution excellence.

Work Environment

This position is located onsite in Marietta, GA. The role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend or off-hour support. The work schedule is 4x10 hour days, with 3 days off per week.