Job ID: 698365BR Date posted: Aug. 05, 2025
Description:Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager in Greenville, SC, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing planning team that supports multiple programs and customers within a fast-paced production environment. You will be responsible for setting team priorities, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, as you will guide process improvement initiatives, oversee project execution, and coordinate closely with cross-functional partners to meet program goals. You will also represent the team during audits and reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for all manufacturing engineering-related matters.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing planning team, ensuring alignment with program and customer requirements.

- Set organizational priorities, monitor progress, and drive performance to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

- Coordinate projects and oversee process reviews to ensure efficient, compliant, and effective manufacturing operations.

- Identify, implement, and sustain process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce waste.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with production engineering, production operations, quality, back shops, and production control teams to resolve issues and achieve shared goals.

- Manage department budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling of assets to support program needs.

- Serve as the primary representative for Manufacturing Planning during AS9100 audits, DCMA reviews, and other formal assessments.

- Act as the primary point of contact for all manufacturing engineering-related issues, objectives, and initiatives.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a driven and results-oriented leader with a strong background in manufacturing planning and production support. You excel at managing teams in a fast-paced environment, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Your expertise spans project coordination, process optimization, and cross-functional problem-solving, and you thrive on identifying opportunities for improvement that positively impact cost, schedule, and quality. Skilled in balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operations, you are equally comfortable representing your team in audits and high-level reviews as you are engaging directly with team members on the shop floor. Above all, you are committed to delivering excellence for both the organization and its customers.

Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree.

Experience with manufacturing process and procedures.

Experience in Aviation Production Work Instruction Planning.

Management/Leadership experience.
Desired Skills:
Must be able to manage multiple programs and budgets; multi-task several projects; and have a complete understanding of engineering concepts.

Comprehensive understanding of Fabrication and Assembly Planning and how to generate work instructions.

Experience with PDM, JDL, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) including SFM, SAP, CAPP, MRP.

Experience presenting to large groups of employees, customers, and site leadership.

Experience managing teams of planners in the Aerospace industry or lead engineer supporting multiple employees and customers.

Lean Manufacturing experience.

Full Spectrum Leadership qualities.

Understanding of full production life cycle from procurement, engineering, production, quality, and sustainment.

Good oral and presentation skills.

Must be willing to work extended hours in support of program needs as needed.

Understanding of Aerospace standards (AS9100 & ISO9001), concepts, and processes.
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First