You will be the functional Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the Lufkin facility. Our team is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting manufacturing processes for high-reliability, military-grade electro-mechanical assemblies.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of over 40 technical professionals, driving affordability projects and culture, and overseeing technical issue resolution, assembler training, and capital equipment selection. Your responsibilities will include:
• Capital equipment selection and new technology assessments
• Staffing, talent development, and employee performance management
• Overhead budget management and driving affordability projects
• Assist in developing new and follow-on contract proposal including Non-Recurring Engineering estimates and determining manufacturing complexity and producibility
• Frequently interface with Senior Site Level leadership and Production Engineering leaders across multiple sites

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As a seasoned manufacturing professional with excellent communication skills, you will thrive in this role. You will have the opportunity to work with senior leadership, drive innovation, and contribute to the development of new contract proposals. If you have a passion for leading high-performing teams and driving manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply. A secret clearance, technical leadership experience, and a B.S. in a technical field are required. Lean Manufacturing experience, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and knowledge of military specification requirements are desired.

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 Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, 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:
- Ability to obtain a secret clearance.
- Candidate must have proven Leadership qualities with significant manufacturing and assembly experience.
- Previous technical leadership experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills with ability to work with multiple levels of executives and first-line management, industry peers, internal and external customers.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs to lead team conducting drawing reviews, approvals and producibility reviews.
- Experience developing technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- B.S. or M.S. in a technical field.
Desired Skills:
- Experienced with military specification requirements used in electronic manufacturing.
- Experienced in engineering configuration management processes as it relates to manufacturing process.
- Experience presenting to senior government and/or company leaders.
- Lean Manufacturing experience and/or Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certifications.
- Knowledge of/experience with proposal process and Bases of Estimates (BOEs).
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: 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