Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Archbald, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager to lead cabling and electro‑mechanical assembly initiatives, driving process improvements and operational excellence.

You will mentor engineers, manage resources and schedules, oversee risk management, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time delivery and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited college.
• Experience manufacturing electronics, harnesses, electro‑mechanical, or electro‑optical assemblies.
• Willingness to work alternate shifts.
• Leadership experience preferred in defense or complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of cable & harness and/or electro‑mechanical assembly solutions.
• Define and drive engineering strategy across the site.
• Mentor engineering staff and set career development goals.
• Oversee risk management, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Windchill

CAD (CREO/SolidWorks)

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Windchill

CREO/SolidWorks

Job description

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

You will be the Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control team in Archbald, PA supporting the Electro-Mechanical Assembly area and/or Cable & Harness Assembly area. Our team is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support for production programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading key engineering initiatives that drive quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cable & harness and/or electro‑mechanical assembly solutions.
• Define and drive the engineering strategy for cable & harness or electro‑mechanical assembly across the site.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, establishing career‑development plans and performance goals.
• Oversee risk management, root‑cause investigations, and corrective‑action implementation for program milestones.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and schedule coordination to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.

Why Join Us

We offer a purpose‑driven environment where your expertise directly contributes to mission‑critical missile systems. You’ll work with a talented, collaborative team and receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field from an accredited college.
• Experience in the manufacturing of electronics, harnesses, electromechanical, or electro‑optical assemblies.
• The candidate must be willing to work alternate shifts.

Desired Skills

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience within the defense industry.
• Experienced with SAP.
• Experience with Windchill.
• CREO, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software experience.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.