Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Description: Job Description Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Air Dominance program team in Orlando, Florida. As a key leader in our organization, you will oversee a growing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving the success of our production programs. What You Will Be Doing Key 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 crossu2011functional 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 programu2011related manufacturing and tooling issues as they arise. Collaboration and Communication: + 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. Why Join Us Lockheed Martin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and development. You will lead a highu2011performing team on a highu2011visibility Air Dominance program, work alongside worldu2011class engineers, and have the resources to turn innovative ideas into operational success. We are committed to supporting your worku2011life balance and overall wellu2011being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s comprehensive benefits package here (. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. ( MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN u2013A companyu2011sponsored secret clearance is required to be considered. Basic Qualifications: u2022 Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.) u2022 Demonstrated an ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations. u2022 Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance u2022 Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations u2022 Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships u2022 Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc. u2022 Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex u2022 Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) u2022 Ability to travel domestically Desired Skills: u2022 Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production u2022 Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes u2022 Knowledge & experience of additive manufacturing processes, materials, & application u2022 Experience with model based engineering u2022 Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software u2022 Proposals / estimating and earned value management u2022 System Cost Account Manager experience u2022 Experience with leading teams u2022 Experience working with government customers u2022 Knowledge of Windchill PLM u2022 Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system u2022 Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification u2022 Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues u2022 Experience developing training & upskilling plans for a team Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 world's 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, youu2019re 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Manufacturing Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-02-02