Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID : 704967BR Date posted : Sep. 30, 2025

Description :

You will be the Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer, joining our Air Dominance Line of Business team. Our team is responsible for creating and improving manufacturing strategies for complex missile assemblies, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing strategies for complex missile assemblies, and will play a crucial role in developing and implementing solutions for technical and organizational challenges. You will communicate directly with government customers, influence design producibility, and transition new or revised designs from development into production.

Your responsibilities will include :

Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies for complex missile assemblies

Communicating directly with government customers and influencing design producibility

Transitioning new or revised designs from development into production

Driving cost reduction initiatives and identifying and mitigating production risks

Providing Lockheed Martin and supplier manufacturing support, and managing earned value

Leading team members in Engineering Change incorporation approach, Process Improvement, and Teaming initiatives

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions for technical and organizational challenges

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a seasoned professional with a passion for manufacturing engineering and leadership, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and drive success. If you're a collaborative and innovative leader who is passionate about developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and develop your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on complex and challenging projects, and to develop and implement solutions that drive business results.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity :

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM

Related Discipline

Strong communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

Experience working within cross-functional groups, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with various teams and stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to take initiative to solve complex problems in both proactive and reactive scenarios, with the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions

Drive internal initiatives such as Process Improvements, Lean, and Manufacturing Technology enhancements and by improving the business processes used to execute Recurring and Non-recurring support

Selected candidate must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Desired Skills :

Informal or formal leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience leading cross-functional teams or in a supervisory role.

Excellent Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six-Sigma tools.

Experience in representing Operations teams for a wide range of difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Knowledge of Digital Transformation and Automation Processes in a Manufacturing Assembly Environment.

Extensive Change Board experience representing production operations.

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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 : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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 : MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Manufacturing

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First