Procurement Engineering Manager

WHAT WE'RE DOINGAt Sikorsky, we are committed to sustaining and advancing some of the most critical rotary-wing platforms supporting military and government missions around the world. Our teams provide innovative supply chain and engineering solutions that ensure aircraft readiness, operational reliability, and long-term sustainment for legacy and active production programs. From Out-of-Production (OOP) military platforms to the continued production and sustainment of the S-92, we work across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier networks to solve complex technical and procurement challenges that directly impact mission success.

THE WORK
As a Procurement Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of dedicated Procurement Engineers providing engineering and technical support for spare part procurement. The team will support Military Out-of-Production (OOP) sustainment as well as S-92 part procurement activities. This role supports multiple Sikorsky OOP platforms including CH-53D/E, Legacy Presidential, Legacy H-60, and other strategic special projects as required. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Out of Production Supply Chain.
In this role, you will:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Procurement Engineers supporting complex aerospace and defense procurement initiatives.
Coordinate closely with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, Flight Safety, Product Quality Engineering, suppliers, and industry experts to support the design, production, testing, and qualification of aerospace components and systems.
Oversee employee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, performance management, and workload balancing across the team.
Direct the analysis of technical data, engineering drawings, preliminary specifications, manufacturing capabilities, supplier facilities, and tooling/equipment requirements.
Lead technical trade studies, obsolescence analysis, standardization initiatives, and make/buy evaluations to support cost-effective procurement strategies and supplier transitions.
Manage strategic supply chain and procurement engineering initiatives supporting business priorities.
Oversee design changes and supplier-related engineering solutions to mitigate production and sustainment challenges.
Lead cross-functional teams in resolving issues related to producibility, quality, inspection, cost, reliability, affordability, testing, and mistake-proofing.
Develop and manage metrics, KPIs, risk reporting, and executive-level status updates for senior leadership.
Manage labor and tooling budgets across multiple programs and sustainment efforts.

WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our employees bring together diverse perspectives, technical excellence, and a mission-focused mindset to support the customers and communities we serve.
At Sikorsky, youll join a team with a long legacy of aviation excellence and innovation while helping sustain critical aircraft platforms that continue to support national defense and global operations.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with strong technical, supply chain, and engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments. You thrive in fast-paced, highly cross-functional settings and are skilled at balancing operational execution with long-term strategic planning. You are passionate about leading teams, solving complex technical procurement challenges, and driving continuous improvement across suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing operations.

WHY JOIN US
Joining Lockheed Martin means being part of a culture that values innovation, integrity, and mission success. - Understanding of aerospace systems, sustainment operations, and the acquisition or aftermarket support lifecycle
- Experience managing multiple complex initiatives, prioritizing tasks
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Technical background
- Experience interfacing with cross functional groups such as Supply Chain, Quality, Test Engineering, Core Engineering
- Experience working directly with suppliers and collaborating with them to overcome obstacles and drive part delivery
- Ability to travel up to 20% including local Connecticut suppliers and other Domestic/International suppliers
- Experience with finding and developing new sources of supply- Experience supporting Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) or aftermarket sustainment programs
- Experience with AI tool implementation
- At least 3years of experience leading a team of engineers
- Experience with Solumina, PMC, Dockpak, MatrixOne, Catia