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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Manufacturing Engineering Lead, Optics Manufacturing Engr Asc Mgr

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead for the Optical Components Center, responsible for ultra precision machining and the production of complex optical components. The role involves directing a team of engineers to implement best manufacturing practices and improve process yield, cost, and schedule through advanced analytics and technology advancement.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead business execution by applying statistical process control, design of experiments, advanced analytics, and root‑cause analysis to continuously improve process yield, cost, and schedule

Manage non‑recurring projects from concept through production, ensuring design‑for‑manufacture and automation requirements are met

Champion technology advancement by steering research, development, and integration of new manufacturing equipment and processes

Develop and deliver capital‑improvement plans that expand capability, capacity, and next‑generation readiness

Build organizational talent through manpower planning, hiring, training, and ongoing performance coaching for the engineering team

Qualification

Statistical process controlDesign of experimentsAdvanced analyticsRoot-cause analysisOptical components manufacturingProject managementPerformance coachingTeam leadership

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen - This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Experience in leading a team of engineers

Knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, advanced analytics, and root-cause analysis

Experience managing non-recurring projects from concept through production

Ability to ensure design-for-manufacture and automation requirements are met

Experience in research, development, and integration of new manufacturing equipment and processes

Ability to develop and deliver capital-improvement plans

Experience in manpower planning, hiring, training, and performance coaching

Preferred

Collaborative and results-driven leadership style

Experience in a fast-paced production environment

Passion for delivering cutting-edge optical hardware

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912