Manufacturing Engineer Sr. at Lockheed Martin

Description: Company Mission & Program Overview
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Role Overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer Sr, you will coordinate, plan, and oversee complex manufacturing projects. You’ll work across engineering and production teams to integrate critical aerospace hardware, set up production lines, release work instructions, and maintain manufacturing data in SAP. This role requires a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sub-assembly and final assembly of critical aerospace hardware
• Setup and qualify production lines and associated equipment, including fixtures, shop aids, and manufacturing support equipment
• Release engineering documentation and create MWIs/SOPs to support production operations
• Create and maintain MBOMs using SAP
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, mission-driven aerospace production environment
• Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment and aerospace hardware
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities to learn from top engineers in the field
• Initial work in Huntsville, AL, transitioning to full-time at Courtland, AL production facility

If you’re a detail-oriented, adaptable engineer who thrives on problem-solving and innovation, this role is your chance to make a tangible impact on the future of aerospace hardware.
Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must meet all requirements
• Experience integrating aerospace hardware in a lab or production setting
• Experience creating Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a production environment
• Experience creating and maintaining a Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)
  Desired Skills:

“Nice-to-have” skills that strengthen candidacy

• Experience integrating satellite components and missile assemblies in a lab or production setting
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience for development production
• Ability to present technical information to internal and external stakeholders/customers
• Experience with engineering tools such as Windchill, CREO, or other similar industry platforms
  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:

9x80 every other Friday off
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:

SPACE
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Manufacturing
Type:

Task Order/IDIQ
Shift:

First