Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Level 5 for the Enterprise Production Engineering team which is responsible for leading test‑equipment strategy, acquisition, and lifecycle management across Aeronautics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience considered
Experience with Business Metrics to drive performance (cost, schedule, quality)
Experience with Project Management, Project Engineering, &/or Program Management
Engineering, Design or Test‑Engineering experience developing, qualifying, or validating equipment, systems, or processes.
Experience as a Team Lead (formal or informal)
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and improve complex test‑equipment systems.
Experience developing and executing strategic process‑improvement initiatives.
Background in contracts, change‑management, or bid/proposal preparation.
Familiarity with subcontractor‑related business processes such as invoicing, billing, and funding.
Excellent verbal and written communication for daily interaction with peers, internal/external customers, management, and production technicians.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced test environment and make sound decisions under pressure.
Quick learner who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Self‑motivated, proactive, and enjoys tackling challenging problems.
Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Direct staffing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and career development for the Test Engineering team.
Prioritize, schedule, and monitor test‑equipment projects to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery while navigating site‑specific processes and security requirements.
Lead digital‑transformation efforts: evaluate emerging technologies, automate manual workflows, and integrate data‑driven tools that improve equipment uptime.
Provide technical leadership for root‑cause analysis, corrective‑action implementation, and predictive monitoring to prevent issues before they impact production.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers, translating requirements into clear operational roadmaps.