Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Functional Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager for the Line of Business (LOB) Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for enabling the strategic technical direction for every MFC program, site, supplier network, tooling portfolio, and special project initiative—delivering high performance, on‑budget solutions that keep our mission‑critical systems flying.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Functional Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager, you will be responsible for defining a unified LOB manufacturing engineering strategy, anticipating and mitigating high impact technical risks, and ensuring disciplined budget and schedule execution. You will partner with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to align priorities, accelerate delivery, and champion cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and driving a cohesive engineering roadmap for the entire MFC portfolio.


• Identifying, quantifying, and resolving technical risks; translating mitigations into measurable performance gains.


• Owning budget stewardship and schedule integrity for all initiatives and reporting progress to senior leadership.


• Championing cross‑functional collaboration with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to accelerate delivery.


• Leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing, geographically dispersed engineering teams; fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

We’re looking for a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced defense aerospace environment. The ideal candidate has a proven record of guiding large, multi‑location engineering groups, delivering cost reductions, schedule acceleration, and quality improvements across multiple programs. You excel at influencing senior stakeholders, customers, and suppliers without relying on direct authority, and you are passionate about developing talent and building empowered teams. In this role you will shape the functional strategy for a critical MFC organization, work with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technologies, and directly impact the delivery of mission‑critical systems to our customers. If you are ready to lead technical excellence and create an environment where high performance thrives, we encourage you to apply.

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.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline.)
• Demonstrated an ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations.
• History leading complex & large teams with a demonstrated track record of performance and results.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
• 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
• 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 with MFC Line of Business including Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Advanced Programs, Tactical Missiles, Sensors and Global Sustainment, and Air Dominance and Strike Weapons.
• MFC Manufacturing Engineering experience on either site or program
• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience in planning for increased munitions capacity.
• Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production
• Control Account Management (CAM) background
and familiarity with Earned Value (EV).
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

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

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $138,100 - $243,455. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $158,800 - $275,195. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.