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Job ID: 707390BR Date posted: May. 04, 2026
Description:
You will be the Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Optics Manufacturing Associate Manager) for the Optical Components Center. Our team is responsible for ultra precision machining, thin film coatings, and the production of complex optical components.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineering Lead you will direct a team of 5 10 engineers, driving best in class manufacturing practices for high performance optics.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and is passionate about delivering cutting‑edge optical hardware. This role offers direct impact on world‑class programs, hands‑on technical work, and the opportunity to shape a high‑performance engineering culture.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications :
o Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or closely related technical field.
o Manufacturing Engineering Experience working in a Manufacturing environment with responsibility for developing, implementing and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
o Experience in all aspects of the manufacturing engineering responsibility including; production support, non-recurring activities, capital investment and research and development.
o The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Desired Skills:
o Skills and/or experience in one or more categories of optics manufacturing engineering;
- Fabrication technologies including CNC Grinding/Generating and Polishing, Single Point Diamond Turning, Magnetorheological Finishing, Optics Metrology supporting manufacture of lenses, windows, domes and/or mirrors.
- Coating/Gridding technologies including Coat/Expose/Develop, metal and thin film deposition (PVD, CVD, IBS), optical coating design and metrology supporting manufacture of lenses, windows, domes and/or mirrors.
o Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting optics manufacturing processes in a production environment.
o Demonstrated identification and execution of research and development projects in the field of optics manufacturing.
o Demonstrated leadership of non-recurring activities including technical and logistical planning, execution and communication with program teams.
o Demonstrated planning and execution of capital projects including technology identification, justification and specification.
o Demonstrated leadership of diverse teams performing in a manufacturing environment (formal or informal).
o Strong analytical skills.
o Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated communications from shop floor to senior leadership.
o Effective project management and strong communication/presentation skills.
o Knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma Tools and experience driving Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First