Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation&Leadership

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Staff to own the end-to-end manufacturing roadmap for complex air-system programs. You will mentor junior engineers, lead multidisciplinary teams, and bridge design with production to drive Lean, continuous improvement and value creation across the factory floor.

You will translate models into manufacturable instructions, guide process improvements, and present data-driven insights to senior leadership while shaping training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably aerospace/defense/high-tech hardware.
• Technical lead on design reviews and process improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model, requirements flow-down, and V&V processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD, AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace/defense standards.
• Experience with ICDs, System Architecture, and Trade-Study techniques.
• Understanding of configuration management and change-control processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce ICDs, test plans, and technical reports.
• Experience in cross-functional teams (systems, test, quality, supply chain).
• Knowledge of machining, additive manufacturing, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, and assembly processes.
• Ability to translate model data into manufacturing instructions (e-drawings, CNC programs, inspection plans).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing roadmap for complex air-system programs.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as strategic bridge between design and production.
• Champion Lean and Agile principles and initiate high-impact projects.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership and influence policy.
• Develop training curricula and conduct performance reviews.
• Implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts.
• Adopt new technologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Translate bold concepts into manufacturable solutions and verify operational excellence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Systems engineering knowledge

Clear communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICDs

System Architecture

Trade-Study methods

CNC programming

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Staff to own the end-to-end manufacturing roadmap for complex air-system programs. You will mentor junior engineers, lead multidisciplinary teams, and bridge design with production to drive Lean, continuous improvement and value creation across the factory floor.

You will translate models into manufacturable instructions, guide process improvements, and present data-driven insights to senior leadership while shaping training