Manufacturing Engineering Lead, Defense Programs

Lockheed Martin; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager in Titusville, FL to lead manufacturing engineers supporting new ballistic missiles programs. You will ensure processes are developed to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives while advancing national defense initiatives.

The role emphasizes execution, continuous improvement, and collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program leadership to drive operational performance and affordability.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Formal or informal leadership experience directing technical teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the production activity for all products.
• Establish personnel, equipment, and facility resources needed for execution.
• Ensure manufacturing engineering team is staffed, prepared, and executing to schedule commitments.
• Partner with program leaders and functional organizations to achieve program objectives.
• Drive operational efficiency, affordability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and promote adoption of best practices.
• Support efforts to reduce cycle time and improve production performance.
• Monitor execution against cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Prioritize competing production demands and make sound operational decisions.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate manufacturing and program risks.
• Represent the organization on significant production and operational matters.

Skills

Secret clearance

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or related field)

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager in Titusville, FL to lead manufacturing engineers supporting new ballistic missiles programs. You will ensure processes are developed to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives while advancing national defense initiatives.

The role emphasizes execution, continuous improvement, and collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program leadership to drive operational performance and affordability.