Job ID: 711932BR Date posted: Nov. 28, 2025
Description:Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we redefine what’s possible in space flight. Our Industrial Engineering team is at the forefront of breakthrough manufacturing capabilities and process improvements. We leverage data, advanced technology, and innovative methods to streamline production, reduce waste, and enhance human performance.

Joining our team means working in a fast-paced, next-gen environment where your contributions directly impact program success and the future of space exploration. If you love turning data into action, building tools that solve real-world problems, and driving continuous improvement, you’ll thrive here.

Role Overview
We are seeking an Industrial Engineering Associate Manager to lead and elevate our production systems in Courtland, Alabama. In this leadership role, you will provide data-driven solutions that optimize manufacturing schedules, costs, and team performance. You will collaborate across all functional groups to ensure program priorities align with operational efficiency.
This is your chance to influence multiple organizations, implement impactful improvements, and help redefine the way we build spacecraft.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
As an Industrial Engineering Associate Manager, you will:
• Apply advanced industrial engineering concepts to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Analyze and interpret data from systems like SAP, MES, and MRP to identify and solve production problems.
• Provide shop floor oversight, creating crew plans, burn down charts, and performance metrics to optimize production.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, ensuring implementation, sustainability, and measurable results.
• Train and advocate for industrial and operations engineering principles across teams.
• Optimize team structure, communication, and skills to maintain a high-performing organization.
• Assist in planning, designing, and launching new production lines, including ramp-up strategies.

Work Environment
• Fast-paced, agile, next-generation manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative, cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.
• Opportunities to innovate and implement cutting-edge technologies.
• Leadership-focused role with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
• Direct experience as an industrial engineer or technical authority in a production environment.
• Experience leading teams and projects (formal or informal).
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Additional skills that will set you apart:
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 9+ years of industrial engineering experience, or 7+ years with a related master’s degree.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to maintain high-performing teams and resolve conflicts.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, including ERP, MES, and automation tools (SAP, Apriso, VECAMS).
• Knowledge of simulation modeling tools (Simo software preferred) to optimize production workflows.
• Experience planning and executing production line launches or facility ramp-ups.
• Expertise in line balancing principles and workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations to senior leadership.
• Ability to develop clear, impactful PowerPoint briefings.
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