Manufacturing Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin•Courtland, AL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and build systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible—from hypersonic vehicles to advanced space systems supporting Mars missions. Our Courtland, AL facility produces next-generation missiles, harnesses, and chassis that protect national security and advance space exploration. As part of this high-impact team, you’ll contribute directly to programs that shape the future of aerospace and defense technology. Role Overview We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Thermal Protection System (TPS) application, electromechanical structure assembly, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) operations. You’ll be a technical leader on the production floor—driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance while ensuring engineering requirements are met. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and ideal for candidates passionate about solving challenges, improving processes, and enabling precision manufacturing at scale. Occasional travel is required to support operations at partner sites.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing experience.
Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams.
Ability to work second shift (4:00 PM – 2:30 AM CST, Thursday–Sunday).
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
Proven production flow troubleshooting skills.
Experience with basic tooling/fixture design.
Knowledge of additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, or 3D printing.
Active Secret clearance.
Experience presenting to senior leaders or government customers.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes such as:
EVMS, Cost Accounting, Work Instructions, BOMs, Routings, Qnotes, FFMEA, FOE/FOD.
Experience with tools such as ERP/SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP databases.
Lean Manufacturing exposure; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.
Experience with ESD, ordnance handling, or missile AI&T operations.
Aerospace or manufacturing leadership experience.
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience writing manufacturing work instructions or technical publications.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, specs, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

Lead daily technical operations to meet engineering, schedule, and cost commitments.
Provide real-time production status and updates to leadership.
Support Missile Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) activities.
Write and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Manage manufacturing plans, tooling needs, routing, and changes to the build process.
Develop procedures for fabrication of tools, equipment, and related production processes.
Adapt equipment and processes to factory needs and integrate inspection/test requirements.
Provide guidance to engineers on design concepts and specification requirements to maximize manufacturability.
Collaborate with safety, quality, engineering, and program teams to meet technical and programmatic goals.
Resolve moderate-complexity technical issues and coordinate solutions across teams.
Support implementation of lean principles, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Travel as needed to assist manufacturing operations at other facilities.