Job ID: 726881BR Date posted: May. 06, 2026
Description:Role Overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will design and implement manufacturing strategies for complex missile assemblies. You will solve technical and organizational challenges, influence product design for manufacturability, and support the transition of new or revised designs into production. This role directly impacts the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of production while contributing to Lockheed Martin’s mission in space innovation and national security.
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Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes, layouts, and procedures for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, painting, and material handling.
• Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable manufacturing steps using MES and CAD tools.
• Conduct manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Create specifications and procedures for tools, fixtures, and manufacturing aides, adapting equipment for production conditions.
• Ensure new designs are producible, cost-effective, and meet design-for-excellence goals.
• Identify production risks and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical and organizational challenges.
• Lead team members in implementing engineering changes, process improvements, and team initiatives.
• Provide on-floor production support, troubleshoot issues to root causes, and implement solutions.
• Introduce and optimize advanced manufacturing technologies and automation.
• Communicate directly with government customers and provide design producibility input.
• Support suppliers and internal teams in manufacturing processes.
• Develop inspection tools, incorporate quality points into Manufacturing Work Instructions, and ensure processes meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Apply statistical process control and data analytics to improve processes.
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Work Environment
• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
• Cross-functional interaction with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Hands-on involvement in the production floor and direct problem-solving.
• Requires flexibility to engage across multiple sites and support both new and ongoing production initiatives.
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Company Mission & Program Overview
Lockheed Martin Space works to harness the full potential of space technology to drive innovation, reduce costs, and advance national security. The Manufacturing Engineer supports these goals by ensuring production efficiency, enabling design producibility, and advancing manufacturing readiness for current and future programs.
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Why Lockheed Martin
• Global leader in aerospace and defense with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
• Commitment to workforce development, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and mission-driven impact.
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Why You’ll Love This Role
• Meaningful work contributing to national security and space exploration.
• Opportunity to influence design, processes, and production at a strategic level.
• Hands-on involvement with advanced manufacturing technologies and automation.
• Collaborative, problem-solving environment with opportunities to mentor and lead.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all of the following:
• Professional experience as a Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, process improvement, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to improve product manufacturability and lead initiatives such as process improvements, lean practices, or manufacturing technology enhancements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience designing and fabricating tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aides.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software (e.g., CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) (e.g., Apriso, iBASEt, SAP).
Desired Skills:
The following skills strengthen a candidate’s profile but are not required:
• Acting as a technical authority for a work center and resolving complex technical issues.
• Developing and delivering training for a small team of engineers.
• Collaborating across multiple sites to standardize processes and share best practices.
• Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six Sigma tools; Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience with digital transformation and automation in manufacturing assembly environments.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, machining, riveting, and painting.
• First Unit Flow planning and execution experience.
• Understanding and application of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
• Experience with NC programming (e.g., MasterCAM) and setting up machining centers for production.
• Familiarity with CREO, DFMPro, SAP, and Apriso.
• Experience transitioning aerospace products from development into production.
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: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First