Manufacturing Engineer Sr.

Manufacturing Engineer Sr

Are you ready to play a key role in building cutting-edge aerospace hardware? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Sr to join a dynamic team delivering critical aerospace solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to shape the future of space technology, this is your opportunity!

Our mission is to design, build, and deliver aerospace systems that push the boundaries of exploration and technology. You'll be part of a team responsible for critical hardware that supports space missions, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing experts to ensure high-quality, reliable results.

This program combines technical precision with operational excellence, giving you the chance to influence every stage of production and assembly. Your work will directly impact mission success.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Sr, you will coordinate, plan, and oversee complex manufacturing projects. You'll work across engineering and production teams to integrate critical aerospace hardware, set up production lines, release work instructions, and maintain manufacturing data in SAP. This role requires a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and leadership skills.

Plan and execute sub-assembly and final assembly of critical aerospace hardware

Setup and qualify production lines and associated equipment, including fixtures, shop aids, and manufacturing support equipment

Release engineering documentation and create MWIs/SOPs to support production operations

Create and maintain MBOMs using SAP

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations

Support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

Fast-paced, mission-driven aerospace production environment

Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment and aerospace hardware

Collaborative team culture with opportunities to learn from top engineers in the field

Initial work in Huntsville, AL, transitioning to full-time at Courtland, AL production facility

If you're a detail-oriented, adaptable engineer who thrives on problem-solving and innovation, this role is your chance to make a tangible impact on the future of aerospace hardware.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates must meet all requirements

Experience integrating aerospace hardware in a lab or production setting

Experience creating Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a production environment

Experience creating and maintaining a Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)

Desired Skills:

Experience integrating satellite components in a lab or production setting

Ability to present technical information to internal and external stakeholders/customers

Experience with engineering tools such as Windchill, CREO, or other similar industry platforms

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First