Manufacturing Engineering Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile program in Dallas, TX. In this role you will provide technical and strategic direction for a team of Manufacturing Engineers, overseeing the full life‑cycle of the THAAD system-from current low‑rate production through ramp‑up to high‑rate manufacturing and ongoing sustainment activities. The manager will be accountable for ensuring producibility, design‑for‑assembly best practices, and manufacturing integration across the program, while driving adoption of advanced technologies such as automation, additive manufacturing, and robotics to reduce cost, schedule, and risk. The position requires close collaboration with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Production Operations, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, suppliers, and the customer, delivering clear risk briefings and ensuring alignment with program objectives. You will lead the development of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for missile assemblies, propulsion components, electronics, and material handling, while establishing con‑ops for interfacing with Lockheed Martin's missile‑fabrication sites and resident subject‑matter experts to support ramp rate targets. A deep understanding of high‑performance materials, precision machining, and factory data analytics is essential to define optimal operations, drive operational excellence, and provide actionable feedback to product designers for improved equipment utilization and manufacturability. The ideal candidate brings extensive defense‑manufacturing expertise, proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, and a passion for transforming how future THAAD systems are designed and built to meet high‑rate, cost‑effective production and sustainment requirements.

The ideal candidate would have significant project‑management and functional experience in the various stages of manufacturing engineering, tooling, and production life cycles. The ideal candidate should have experience creating proposals, defining capacity requirements, forecasting tooling requirements, and exposure to make/buy decision processes. They excel at influencing and directing dotted‑line, cross‑functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and program management, and have a proven record of creating, documenting, and institutionalizing robust, data‑driven processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically, develop actionable project plans, and manage that strategy to completion.
• Prior experience with foundational ME responsibilities (ie process plan creation/maintenance, MBOM management, design reviews, etc)
• Experience with tooling lifecyles and processes (ie tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc)
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international

Desired Skills

• Experience in program scaling or ramp efforts
• Experience with design for automation & automation of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge & experience of additive manufacturing processes, materials, & application
• Experience with model based engineering
• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Proposals / estimating and earned value management
• Experience with leading teams
• Experience working with government customers
• Experience with configuration management, digital work instructions, and model-based engineering environments.
• Knowledge of Windchill PLM
• Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.