Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Role Overview Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program Production Operations team in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you will support electrical and mechanical structure assembly, integration, and test operations, working closely with engineering, production, quality, and leadership teams. You'll play a key role in translating engineering designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, schedule, and quality commitments. This position may include limited travel to support other manufacturing operations. Company Mission & Program Overview Lockheed Martin's mission is to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program is a critical national defense initiative focused on delivering reliable, advanced hypersonic capabilities. The program emphasizes partnership, integrity, accountability, and technical excellence, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to solve complex manufacturing and engineering challenges. Why Lockheed Martin • Work for a global aerospace and defense leader with a strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and innovation • Be part of a mission-driven organization supporting national security • Access career development, training, and long-term growth opportunities • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits • Inclusive, team-oriented culture that values diverse perspectives Why You'll Love This Role • Direct impact on a high-visibility, cutting-edge defense program • Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes from design through production • Collaborative environment where your technical input is valued • Balance of hands-on shop floor engagement and engineering problem-solving • A role that challenges you while building long-term manufacturing engineering expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience writing, reviewing, or maintaining manufacturing work instructions or similar production documentation
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or quality environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Ability to work on-site in Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama, as program needs require

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical assembly, integration and test (AI&T), or harness fabrication
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience supporting government customers or defense programs
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space or similar industry manufacturing processes (e.g., work instructions, routings, production orders, BOMs, FMEAs, EVM systems)
• Experience using manufacturing or engineering systems such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, or comparable tools
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience involving electro-mechanical hardware
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to shop floor operations
• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and work instructions
• Lead and coordinate technical activities to meet engineering requirements, schedules, and cost targets
• Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure smooth integration into production
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for efficient production
• Support tool design and fabrication activities that impact product performance
• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans as needed
• Review engineering designs and provide feedback to improve manufacturability
• Analyze production issues, inspect non-conforming hardware, and support corrective actions
• Partner with Quality Assurance to identify root causes and implement process improvements
• Represent manufacturing in peer reviews and cross-functional meetings

Benefits

• Access career development, training, and long-term growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture that values diverse perspectives
• Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees