Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. 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 high‑performing team on a high‑visibility Air Dominance program, work alongside world‑class engineers, and have the resources to turn innovative ideas into operational success. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s 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 – A company‑sponsored secret clearance is required to be considered. Basic Qualifications 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 Desired skills 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 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, you’re 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. 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. 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $117,200 - $206,770. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $134,900 - $233,680. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits
• dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and development
• flexible scheduling options
• 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, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager