Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineering Manager Level 5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering leader will be responsible for day to day execution of over twenty Manufacturing Engineer personnel supporting an ADP program. Leader is responsible for pesonnel management, employee growth and performance of day to day duties. Leader performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, tooling development, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Leads team which 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 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 leadership level input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
What’s In It For You:
- We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm/LM_Benefits.html > Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
- Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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Basic Qualifications
- Manufacturing Engineering leadership or technical lead experience in an aircraft development and / or production system.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and / or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Project management experience with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
-Active Secret Clearance required to apply
Desired Skills
- Ability to collaboratively develop project schedules encompassing inputs and outputs from other functions and customers.
- Experience with production manufacturing processes, procedures and techniques.
- Experience working/leading within LM Aero Earned Value and Cost Accounting systems.
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process and execution to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Experience with project tooling requirements development, design and execution.
- Experience with model based engineering during development of and through execution of manufacturing plans and sequences.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.