Tool Control Associate Manager

Job Description:

Description:WHAT WERE DOING

At Sikorsky, we are pushing the boundaries of aviation by building the world’s most advanced helicopters. Our Stratford Assembly & Flight Operations (CAFO) facility is key to delivering innovative aircraft solutions. To support this mission, we are focused on transforming our operations and improving our tool management to increase efficiency and meet customer demands.

THE WORK

In this role, you will lead the Tool Control organization within CAFO. You will work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, maintaining effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Youll collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to tackle Tool Control challenges, with a particular emphasis on transformation and inventory reduction. Youll perform a wide range of analytical and administrative duties, including material planning, inventory control, and supply chain functions.
Your responsibilities will also include oversight of Total Tool Control and guiding the insertion of new technologies to enhance our digital footprint. You’ll be a key driver of continuous improvement, leveraging your knowledge of critical process inputs and outputs to support the department’s operating plan. Additionally, you’ll participate in quality and safety reviews, lead resulting improvements, and ensure that root cause corrective actions are taken for any non-conformances.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced leader with a strong understanding of operations, tool control, and supply chain management. You excel in problem-solving and are known for your ability to drive issues to completion. You bring a customer-first mindset, balancing the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. You’re motivated by leading change and process improvements and are skilled at building effective working relationships across diverse teams.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with high‑value, controlled‑critical tools (e.g., gauges, fixtures, jigs, specialty tooling).

• Problem‑solving mindset: root‑cause analysis, corrective‑action generation.

• Proven ability to train and mentor represented hourly workforce.

• Strong communication—both written (reports, SOPs) and verbal (briefings, safety talks).
Desired Skills:
• Ability to author clear, compliant Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

• Experience leading change‑overs (new tool introductions, process updates).

• Build and maintain tooling inventory registers, calibration schedules, and loss‑rate KPI dashboards in Excel.
Clearance Level: None
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second

• Ability to author clear, compliant Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

• Experience leading change‑overs (new tool introductions, process updates).

• Build and maintain tooling inventory registers, calibration schedules, and loss‑rate KPI dashboards in Excel.

Job Ident #: 90928156768

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

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

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