Mechanical Design Engrg Mgr

Description

You will be the Engineering & Technology Manager (ETM) for a Sensors and Global Sustainment Advanced Programs area. Our team drives the development and production of optical sensing and beam directing systems, guaranteeing the highest performance and reliability for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.

As the ETM Lead, you will own the cost, schedule, and technical planning for Sensors and Global Sustainment Advanced Programs while managing risk, opportunities, and all customer/supplier interfaces. You’ll set technical direction, enforce best in class processes, and champion the professional growth of a cross‑disciplinary engineering team, keeping the program ahead of expectations in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

• Direct cost, schedule, and technical planning for Sensors and Global Sustainment development efforts
• Partner with Production Operations and Development Engineering IPTs to smoothly transition products into production.
• Lead development activities and reviews, including design assurance and system‑level customer reviews.
• Lead investigation teams, diagnose technical anomalies, and deliver clear, actionable reports.
• Develop accurate basis of estimates (BOEs) to support new business proposals.
• Expand the team’s technical capability through gap assessments, training plans, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Manage employee development, performance reviews, and salary planning to build a high performing, motivated workforce.

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.

Orlando, FL.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design for both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry.
• Project technical lead experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal teams and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (PTC CREO or Solidworks preferred).
• US citizenship required.

• Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex technical challenges requiring integration with cross‑functional teams.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
• Experience with 3D Technical Data Packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000 or ASME Y14.41.
• Experience with creating engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Previous Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) experience in a production setting.
• Participation with Configuration Control Board (CCB) in a production setting.
• Familiarity with the transition from development to production, including the resolution of design issues and optimization for mass production.
• Experience creating cost and schedule projections or Basis of Estimates (BOE).

This position requires a government security clearance. US citizen required for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.