Standard Job Description

You will be the Tooling Architect - Level 5 for the Production Engineering team which is responsible for defining and executing Aero’s enterprise‑wide tooling strategy.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Tooling Architect - Level 5 you will be responsible for championing the future‑state tooling vision, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and aligning tooling processes with Model‑Based Enterprise (MBE) and digital transformation initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define, communicate, and own the Aero tooling strategy and long‑term roadmap, embedding emerging technology trends.
• Establish and facilitate Communities of Practice that span programs, Business Areas, and supporting functions, capturing lessons learned and codifying best practices.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for tooling processes, designing future‑state standard processes and ensuring consistent enterprise application.
• Guide capability‑development teams in applying MBE principles to tooling solutions and approve proposed designs for conformity.
• Stay current on tooling technologies, recommend new tools, and contribute to 1LMX initiatives to integrate tooling into the manufacturing execution framework.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.  

Further Information About This Opportunity

• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. May use CAD/CAM to design tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi‑year projects on schedule.
• Background in aircraft tooling.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills across senior leadership, and technical peers.
• Experience overcoming resistance to change.
• Expertise in aircraft tooling design and LM Aero tooling processes.
• Proficiency with engineering PLM systems.
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Engineering (MBE) principles and their application to tooling.
• Familiarity with determinate assembly concepts and practices.
• Experience establishing and moderating Communities of - Practice or similar knowledge‑sharing forums.
• Exposure to digital transformation (DX) initiatives.
• Background in long‑term strategy development and roadmap execution.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Expertise in developing, documenting, and sustaining standard work.
• Experience influencing enterprise‑wide standards and governance structures.