THE WORKLockheed Martin seeks an experienced senior leader to direct a large, high-performance Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering organization that spans both first- and second-shift operations (100 + personnel total, representing a mix of union-represented and non-represented employees). The factory team is responsible for the end-to-end production of advanced radar systems, missile launchers, and integrated combat system solutions. The Senior Manager will ensure safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of these critical defense products while fostering a collaborative culture that respects the entire workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management• Direct a combined Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering organization (≈ 100 + engineers, technicians, and support staff) across two shifts.
• Provide inclusive leadership for both represented (union) and non-represented employees, ensuring compliance with labor agreements and fostering a respectful workplace.
• Develop talent pipelines, mentor senior engineers, and conduct performance reviews that align with Lockheed Martin's leadership principles.
Manufacturing Engineering• Oversee design for manufacturability, process development, and continuous-improvement initiatives for radars, launchers, and combat-system integration hardware.
• Drive implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, robotics, digital twin) and integrate them into production lines
Test Engineering• Supervise test-development, test-facility operations, and validation activities for complex radar, launcher, and combat-system products.
• Coordinate test data analysis, reporting, and feedback loops to manufacturing engineering for design improvements.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
WHO YOU AREYou are a strategic leader with deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing and test engineering for complex defense systems. You excel at managing large, multi-shift teams and driving operational efficiency through Lean principles and technical innovation.
Basic Qualifications• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Experience• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (electrical and mechanical assembly, electronics, structural integration) and test methods for high-performance defense systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six-Sigma, and digital manufacturing tools (DFM, DFA, PLM). |
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage a diverse workforce and negotiate with labor representatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to convey complex technical concepts to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) required; ability to obtain/maintain clearance as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support 24-hour production cycles.
• Commitment to Lockheed Martin's Safety, Ethics, and Inclusion values.
Desired Skills• Education: Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing large, multi-shift teams (≥ 100 personnel) that include both union and non-union labor forces.
• Direct experience with radar, missile launcher, or integrated combat system production and testing.
• Proven success delivering high-volume, high-complexity defense hardware on schedule and within cost.
• Experience with integrated product development across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change initiatives that improve collaboration across all workforce groups.
• Knowledge of advanced test automation and data-analytics platforms for rapid test-cycle reduction.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
