Description: What You Will Be Doing
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a talented and driven Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Greenville, SC. Manufacturing Engineers are key players throughout all stages of a platform’s lifecycle, from development and full-rate production to post-delivery sustainment and modifications. In this role, you’ll contribute to shaping manufacturing plans, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring efficient aircraft production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing hands-on support to the shop floor, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and driving timely resolutions to maintain production schedules

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, and shop personnel, to optimize manufacturing processes and address technical challenges.

• Leading and participating in initiatives for process improvements, cost reductions, and production innovations to enhance manufacturing performance.

• Analyzing data and metrics to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

• Supporting the standup of full-rate production and sustaining modifications for delivered platforms.

• Acting as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers and shop floor personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring all manufacturing processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a strong background in manufacturing or production, ideally within the aerospace or similar industries. Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, you thrive in dynamic environments and bring a solution-focused mindset to every challenge. With exceptional communication skills, you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and inspire those around you with your initiative, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement. You are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and delivering high-quality results while leading with integrity and enthusiasm.

Greenville, SC

This position is in Greenville, SC [Discover Greenville.](https: //www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/aero-greenville-south-carolina)

Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

STEM Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional experience in an engineering discipline

Experience with corrective action and process improvement efforts

Experience in analyzing and resolving technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

Experience interacting with senior leadership on technical matters

Experience in coordinating across organizations to ensure deliverables

Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling

Experience within a lead role coordinating efforts across their team and mentoring younger engineers

Desired Skills:

3+ years exposure to aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong project/time management skills

Ability to effectively communicate technical information
to non-technical personnel

Background and working knowledge of tool design and
tooling issues

Ability to interpret structural and systems engineering drawings

Demonstrated ability to lead teams to and grow
personnel

Clearance Level:

None

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:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Yes

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First