Advanced Machining Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production Manager -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Advanced Machining Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Advanced Machining Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead machine shop production operations in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing teams, equipment, facilities, and processes are aligned to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives while supporting critical national defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the shaping and development of the production activity for all machine shop products.
- Establish personnel, equipment, and facility resources needed for execution.
- Ensure manufacturing engineering team is staffed, prepared, and executing to schedule commitments.
- Partner with program leaders and functional organizations to achieve program objectives.
- Drive operational efficiency, affordability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Standardize manufacturing processes and promote adoption of best practices.
- Support efforts to reduce cycle time and improve production performance.
- Monitor execution against cost, schedule, and quality targets.
- Prioritize competing production demands and make sound operational decisions.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate manufacturing and program risks.
- Represent the organization on significant production and operational matters.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.
- High level of collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and program leadership teams.
- Supports multiple programs and competing priorities.
- Focused on execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Work directly contributes to national defense and strategic aerospace programs.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Lead manufacturing engineers that support mission-critical defense programs.
- Influence production strategy, resource planning, and operational performance.
- Work alongside experienced technical and program leaders.
- Drive meaningful improvements in manufacturing efficiency and execution.
- Contribute to advanced aerospace and defense technologies with real-world impact.
About Lockheed Martin Space
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.
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