Lockheed Martin · 18 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Possible
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $207K/yrLockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Air Dominance program team in Orlando, Florida. You will oversee a growing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving the success of our production programs and ensuring seamless integration of new designs into production.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers in providing Design for Manufacture input on development and production programs
Transition new or revised designs from development to production, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption
Develop and manage proposal estimates, leveraging expertise in manufacturing processes and costs
Lead manufacturing process validation activities, driving quality and efficiency in our production operations
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, improving overall program profitability
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate risks to production, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Provide manufacturing support to Lockheed Martin and supplier factories, ensuring alignment and optimal performance
Manage program‑related manufacturing and tooling issues as they arise
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the United States, including manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality engineers, global supply chain professionals, finance teams, production planning and control specialists, contracts experts, and program managers
Communicate effectively across functional and physical boundaries, ensuring alignment and coordination among diverse teams
Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners, driving collaboration and mutual success
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.)
Demonstrated an ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships
Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to travel domestically
Preferred
Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production
Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes
Knowledge & experience of additive manufacturing processes, materials, & application
Experience with model based engineering
Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Proposals / estimating and earned value management
System Cost Account Manager experience
Experience with leading teams
Experience working with government customers
Knowledge of Windchill PLM
Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues
Experience developing training & upskilling plans for a team
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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