Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineering Manager Level 5
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Oct 13, 2026 · 15d ago
Palmdale, CA
In office
Full-time
Manager
$158K–$227K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Standard Job Description
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable for setting strategic direction, making key decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objectives
• Root Cause Corrective action support and strategy alignment across Palmdale Legacy Programs: F22, F35, U2
• Managing Core Manufacturing Engineering Team supporting Captial Planning & Execution across the entire Palmdale site
• Daily customer interaction to drive down contraints and follow up with timely resolutions
• Focus Leader Engagement Management (FLEMOS) execution
What’s In It For You:
• We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, lockheedmartin.com > Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
• Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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Further Information About This Opportunity
Palmdale, CA
lockheedmartin.com
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Previous Lead / Leadership Experience
Strong Project Management Skills & Experience
Strong Facilitation Skills, Ability to brief high level customers on technical issues
Desired Skills
STEM degree
8+ years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing / Fabrication / Operations
Project Management Certs (PMP / Agile), Ability to organize team activities and drive priorities to timely closure. Understand IMS scheduling logic
Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills utiziling PCAMS / ICA
Experience with CNC milling, NC programming and machining operations equipment
Strong business accumen experience (CAM certified/experience, Managing staffing and budgets)
Six Sigma methodolgy experience and facilitation (Green Belt or higher)
Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business, Aero Codes and procedures
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave