Aerostructures Manager - 2nd/ 3rd Shift

**Description:** **WHAT WE'RE DOING** The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center is responsible for the manufacture, procurement and assembly of helicopter airframe structures/. The Product Center has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Operations Manager at our Bridgeport, CT facility where sub/-assembly, major assembly, composite manufacturing and hydraulic and pneumatic tube fabrication are conducted in support of UH/HH/-60M, HH/-60W and CH/-53K programs/. This position will report directly to the Aerostructures Bridgeport Operations Senior Manager and is responsible for providing leadership over Major and Sub/-assembly Operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts including oversight over the area supervisors and hourly associates/. **THE WORK** Primary responsibilities include leading and managing Bridgeport 2nd and 3rd shift sub/-assembly and assembly manufacture of UH/HH/-60M and HH/-60W fuselages/. This includes oversight of the area supervisors as well as all area metrics including cost /(product and indirect cost/), quality /(MRB's, Standard Repairs and Reworks/), delivery /(schedule performance/), ESH /(Injury prevention and area safety and ergonomic improvements/), staffing, interface with union stewards as required and daily interface with the area hourly workforce/. In addition, this position will include frequent interface with the overall Aerostructure Product Center Leadership team, functional support organizations such Material Logistics, Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, ESH, Industrial Engineering and Quality/. Detailed Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Direct supervision for area supervisors - Plan, lead, & manage the daily activities associated with Bridgeport Major Assembly Build Units - Responsible for area performance /(schedule, quality and cost/) including participation & follow up actions from daily/weekly cost & quality meetings - Responsible for area workload, individual assignments & staffing - Coordinate daily with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Management, Material Logistics & Industrial Engineering as needed to support the area of responsibility - Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement organization on identifying, planning & implementing area improvement plans - Participate in daily and weekly site & center production cost & quality meetings - Communicate to the area workforce on a daily basis **WHO WE ARE** Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a world leader in the aerospace industry/. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, excellence, & delivering cutting/-edge solutions to our customers/. Our team is passionate about aviation and dedicated to creating advanced helicopters and aircraft that meet the highest standards of quality & performance/. **WHO YOU ARE** You are a dedicated and experienced supervisor with a strong background in aerospace or a related field/. You possess excellent leadership skills and are adept at managing teams in a fast/-paced environment/. Your attention to detail ensures that all work is completed according to blueprint requirements and delivered on time/. You are committed to continuous improvement and employee development, and you have a strong understanding of safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements/. Your ability to manage direct and indirect budgets and comply with company ethics policies is second to none/. **WHY JOIN US** Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence/. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting/-edge projects in the aerospace industry, with access to continuous development and growth opportunities/. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact/. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package/. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation/. **Basic Qualifications:** - B/.S/. in engineering /(mechanical, industrial/), operations management or equivalent relevant practical experience - 8/+ years of technical and management experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably helicopter manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered/. **Desired Skills:** - The candidate should also possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization/. - Excellent analytical skills / thinking **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:** Non/- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader **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/.** Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours/. Our customers tackle the hardest missions/. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision/. They're dangerous/. Critical/. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives/. Those are the missions we care about/. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges/. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U/.S/., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** RMS **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Manufacturing **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** Second

Created: 2026-04-02