Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Manufacturing Engineering Lead, Optics Manufacturing Engr Asc Mgr
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead for their Optical Components Center. The role involves directing a team of engineers to implement best manufacturing practices for high performance optics and overseeing various projects from concept to production.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead business execution by applying statistical process control, design of experiments, advanced analytics, and root‑cause analysis to continuously improve process yield, cost, and schedule
Manage non‑recurring projects from concept through production, ensuring design‑for‑manufacture and automation requirements are met
Champion technology advancement by steering research, development, and integration of new manufacturing equipment and processes
Develop and deliver capital‑improvement plans that expand capability, capacity, and next‑generation readiness
Build organizational talent through manpower planning, hiring, training, and ongoing performance coaching for the engineering team
Qualification
Required
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Preferred
Skills and/or experience in one or more categories of optics manufacturing engineering
Fabrication technologies including CNC Grinding/Generating and Polishing, Single Point Diamond Turning, Magnetorheological Finishing, Optics Metrology supporting manufacture of lenses, windows, domes and/or mirrors
Coating/Gridding technologies including Coat/Expose/Develop, metal and thin film deposition (PVD, CVD, IBS), optical coating design and metrology supporting manufacture of lenses, windows, domes and/or mirrors
Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting optics manufacturing processes in a production environment
Demonstrated identification and execution of research and development projects in the field of optics manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership of non-recurring activities including technical and logistical planning, execution and communication with program teams
Demonstrated planning and execution of capital projects including technology identification, justification and specification
Demonstrated leadership of diverse teams performing in a manufacturing environment (formal or informal)
Strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated communications from shop floor to senior leadership
Effective project management and strong communication/presentation skills
Knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma Tools and experience driving Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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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