Manufacturing Engineering Mgr - L5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field
- Experience working strategically; as well as tactically to drive operations
- Previous lead/leadership experience
- EXperience as a liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, SQM, Suppliers and Feeder Operation Sites
- Expereince building positive relationships with the customer
- Expereince analyzing and resolving technical & process issues
Desired Skills
- 8+ years of experience in an technical lead/supervisory/managerial role
- Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business, Aero Codes and procedures
- Experience with CNC milling, NC programming and machining operations equipment (Multi-axis, Autodrills, Water Jet, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize requests across departments or sites
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering/operations teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business
- Experience with Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116100.00 - $215700.00
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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.