Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager: Huntsville

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

6d•$99,700 - $175,835•Onsite

About The Position

Role Overview Lead and shape production operations for cutting-edge hypersonic programs at Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL. You’ll oversee teams, resources, and processes to ensure cost, schedule, and quality goals are met while driving efficiency and continuous improvement. Your work directly impacts national defense programs and the next generation of hypersonic vehicles. Company Mission & Program Overview Support the production of hypersonic vehicles for the Air Force, Army, and Navy. Your leadership ensures these advanced programs meet cost, schedule, and quality goals, contributing to U.S. national security and technological advancement. Why Lockheed Martin ● Work on innovative, high-impact programs shaping national defense. ● Collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions. ● Access to professional development, technology, and resources to grow your career. Be part of a team that is pioneering the future of space and hypersonic technology. Candidates must meet all requirements listed:M/b> Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy About Lockheed Martin Space Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Experience in a production rate environment.
Manufacturing engineering or related experience.
Informal or formal leadership experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Ability to work in Courtland and Huntsville, AL, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business,
Engineering, Finance, Economics, IT, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training or certification
Active Secret clearance
Electrical and mechanical assembly experience
Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Statement of Work (SOW), and EPOD
Experience with SAP and business intelligence tools (Excel Macro, Tableau, WEBI, SADE)
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space Systems tools (SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database) or industry equivalents
Experience preparing technical documentation and analyzing data
Experience designing or conducting facility layout and construction projects
5+ years in production or assembly/integration leadership
Experience leading or supporting Manufacturing Milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR)
Knowledge of program lifecycle and early cost impacts
Experience managing multi-site or multi-functional program support
Proposal, Basis of Estimate (BOE), or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) experience
Experience transitioning hardware from prototype/development to production
Formal full-spectrum leadership experience
Strong relationship-building skills with internal/external customers, including DoD stakeholders
Experience collaborating with and leading multi-functional teams to meet common goals

Responsibilities

Lead production planning for Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, and Next Generation Interceptor programs.
Define staffing, equipment, and facility needs for program execution.
Build strong partnerships across programs and functional teams to achieve objectives.
Standardize processes and communicate best practices for operational excellence.
Drive affordability and commonality initiatives to reduce cycle time and generate program reserves.
Ensure Manufacturing Engineering team readiness and performance.
Serve as spokesperson for production operations on major program matters.
Solve complex problems, manage risks, and make decisions under pressure.
Support technical documentation, data analysis, and facility layout efforts to optimize operations.