Operations Engineering Senior Manager

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Lockheed 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

You 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.

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of defense manufacturing by leading a high‑impact team dedicated to critical radar and combat system production.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• 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…