Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager to lead manufacturing engineers supporting new ballistic missiles programs in Titusville, FL. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are developed and matured to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives while supporting critical national defense programs.

• Lead the development of the production activity for all 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.

• Classified and fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.
• High level of collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and program leadership teams.
• Supports new factory setup and equipment installation.
• Focused on execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Work directly contributes to national defense and strategic aerospace programs.

• 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.

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.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Formal or informal leadership experience directing technical teams in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead team with minimal oversight and direction
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Experience working on new product introduction and development.
• Strong understanding of machining and assembly processes and manufacturing operations
• Experience with manufacturing schedules, program execution, and performance tracking.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a production environment.
• Experience supporting facility layout, expansion, or manufacturing infrastructure projects.
• Proposal, Basis of Estimate (BOE), or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal…