Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager: Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Responsibilities
Description:Role Overview
Lead and shape production operations for cutting-edge hypersonic programs at Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL. You’ll oversee teams, resources, and processes to ensure cost, schedule, and quality goals are met while driving efficiency and continuous improvement. Your work directly impacts national defense programs and the next generation of hypersonic vehicles.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
● Lead production planning for Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, and Next Generation Interceptor programs.
● Define staffing, equipment, and facility needs for program execution.
● Build strong partnerships across programs and functional teams to achieve objectives.
● Standardize processes and communicate best practices for operational excellence.
● Drive affordability and commonality initiatives to reduce cycle time and generate program reserves.
● Ensure Manufacturing Engineering team readiness and performance.
● Serve as spokesperson for production operations on major program matters.
● Solve complex problems, manage risks, and make decisions under pressure.
● Support technical documentation, data analysis, and facility layout efforts to optimize operations.
Work Environment
● Collaborative, high-paced production operations team.
● Hands-on involvement in production planning and engineering processes.
● Multi-site coordination with occasional travel to Courtland and Huntsville.
● Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams.
Why You’ll Love This Role
● Lead impactful hypersonic programs that shape the future of national defense.
● Work alongside experienced engineers and leaders in a supportive, high-performing team.
● Opportunities to implement new technologies and improve processes.
● Make decisions that directly influence cost, schedule, and program success.
● Develop leadership skills in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Company Mission & Program Overview
Support the production of hypersonic vehicles for the Air Force, Army, and Navy. Your leadership ensures these advanced programs meet cost, schedule, and quality goals, contributing to U.S. national security and technological advancement.
Why Lockheed Martin
● Work on innovative, high-impact programs shaping national defense.
● Collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
● Access to professional development, technology, and resources to grow your career.
Be part of a team that is pioneering the future of space and hypersonic technology.
Basic Qualifications:
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● Experience in a production rate environment.
● Manufacturing engineering or related experience.
● Informal or formal leadership experience.
● Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
● Ability to work in Courtland and Huntsville, AL, as required.
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy
Education & Credentials
● Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business, ● Engineering, Finance, Economics, IT, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
● Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training or certification
● Active Secret clearance
Technical & Engineering Expertise
● Electrical and mechanical assembly experience
● Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Statement of Work (SOW), and EPOD
● Experience with SAP and business intelligence tools (Excel Macro, Tableau, WEBI, SADE)
● Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space Systems tools (SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database) or industry equivalents
● Experience preparing technical documentation and analyzing data
● Experience designing or conducting facility layout and construction projects
Program & Production Management
● 5+ years in production or assembly/integration leadership
● Experience leading or supporting Manufacturing Milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR)
● Knowledge of program lifecycle and early cost impacts
● Experience managing multi-site or multi-functional program support
● Proposal, Basis of Estimate (BOE), or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) experience
● Experience transitioning hardware from prototype/development to production
Leadership & Collaboration
● Formal full-spectrum leadership experience
● Strong relationship-building skills with internal/external customers, including DoD stakeholders
● Experience collaborating with and leading multi-functional teams to meet common goals
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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
Quote
“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.