Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager

Job ID: 710613BR

Date posted: Nov. 11, 2025

Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager for the Precision Fires Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for supporting one of the Precision Fires Programs by operating in an "above the shop floor" capacity, focused on being an effective manufacturing liaison between the program office, internal production sites, and external suppliers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers and driving collaboration and partnership between the program team and manufacturing sites to optimize program production and meet customer commitments. You will also influence design producibility, transition new or revised designs from development into production, and develop proposal estimates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of manufacturing engineers supporting one of the Precision Fires Programs
• Driving collaboration and partnership between the program team and manufacturing sites
• Influencing design producibility and transitioning new or revised designs from development into production
• Developing proposal estimates and leading manufacturing process validation
• Identifying and mitigating production risks

Why Join Us

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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering Experience
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Ability to liaison between LM Subcontractors, internal disciplines, and Production Operations
• Ability to build positive relationships with 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 up to 25%

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Proposals / estimating and Earned Value Management
• System Cost Account Manager experience
• Experience with leading teams
• Experience working with Government customers
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) (ex. Windchill)
• 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 people
• Experience developing training & Upskilling plans for a team
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 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