Description:
You will be the Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Line of Business. Our team is responsible for shaping and driving the manufacturing engineering strategy for a portfolio of lower and upper tier defense product lines.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading a multi-tier team that develops, supports, scales, and continuously improves production systems for high-reliability flight hardware.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Define and execute long-term manufacturing strategies, capability roadmaps, and capital investment plans aligned with program and enterprise objectives.
Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering interface to program leadership, internal & external customers, and executive stakeholders.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering organization supporting multiple production programs.
Champion a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with deep experience in defense manufacturing, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and driving results that impact mission success. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of critical defense systems while working alongside top talent in a purpose-driven environment.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here (https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) .
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Dallas)
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:
Bachelor's (or higher) degree in a technical discipline (e.g., EE, ME, CE).
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
Leadership & Cross Functional Coordination: Proven experience leading/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams (production, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain) to drive programs from development through production.
Program Development & Design to Manufacturing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage development programs, transition them to production, and apply design for manufacturing / design to cost principles.
Technical Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical/process issues of varying complexity.
Communication & Relationship Management: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to build lasting relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel domestically as needed, with occasional (infrequent) international travel only when required.
Proficiency with MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Desired Skills:
Design for Automation & Automated Manufacturing Processes: Proven ability to create product designs that enable fully automated production lines.
Additive Manufacturing Expertise: Knowledge of AM processes, materials, and practical applications.
Model Based Engineering & Digital Manufacturing Environment: Experience with model-based engineering tools, configuration management, and digital work instruction systems (e.g., Windchill PLM).
CAD & PLM Proficiency: Advanced skill in CAD software and familiarity with Windchill PLM (or comparable platforms).
Cost & Earned Value Management: Background as a System Cost Account Manager or equivalent, including proposal development, cost estimating, and earned value tracking.
Lean / Six Sigma Methodology: Green or Black Belt certification and practical application of lean principles to improve process efficiency.
Government Customer Experience: Direct experience working with federal/government programs and stakeholders.
Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop training/upskilling plans, and mentor personnel.
Technical Communication: Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including written reports, presentations, and briefings.
Enterprise Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of SAP MRP production control (or comparable ERP) and other manufacturing execution systems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
