Functional Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline.)
• Demonstrated an ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations.
• History leading complex & large teams with a demonstrated track record of performance and results.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international

Job Description

You will be the Functional Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager for the Line of Business (LOB) Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for enabling the strategic technical direction for every MFC program, site, supplier network, tooling portfolio, and special project initiative—delivering high performance, on‑budget solutions that keep our mission‑critical systems flying.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Functional Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager, you will be responsible for defining a unified LOB manufacturing engineering strategy, anticipating and mitigating high impact technical risks, and ensuring disciplined budget and schedule execution. You will partner with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to align priorities, accelerate delivery, and champion cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Developing and driving a cohesive engineering roadmap for the entire MFC portfolio.
• Identifying, quantifying, and resolving technical risks; translating mitigations into measurable performance gains.
• Owning budget stewardship and schedule integrity for all initiatives and reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Championing cross‑functional collaboration with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to accelerate delivery.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing, geographically dispersed engineering teams; fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

We’re looking for a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced defense aerospace environment. The ideal candidate has a proven record of guiding large, multi‑location engineering groups, delivering cost reductions, schedule acceleration, and quality improvements across multiple programs. You excel at influencing senior stakeholders, customers, and suppliers without relying on direct authority, and you are passionate about developing talent and building empowered teams. In this role you will shape the functional strategy for a critical MFC organization, work with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technologies, and directly impact the delivery of mission‑critical systems to our customers. If you are ready to lead technical excellence and create an environment where high performance thrives, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Experience with MFC Line of Business including Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Advanced Programs, Tactical Missiles, Sensors and Global Sustainment, and Air Dominance and Strike Weapons.
• MFC Manufacturing Engineering experience on either site or program
• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience in planning for increased munitions capacity.
• Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production
• Control Account Management (CAM) background

and familiarity with Earned Value (EV).

• Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.