Description: Manufacturing Engineer Sr Stf

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Engineer – F-16 Team Lead at Lockheed Martin, you will drive process improvements, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and implement data-driven solutions for the F-16 program. Collaborating across production and engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in enhancing quality, reducing production time, and supporting one of the aerospace industry’s most iconic programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful initiatives while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, plan, and implement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce standard and non-standard production hours.

- Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to address challenges, develop solutions, and ensure alignment on process improvement strategies.

- Use data-driven methodologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvements, and corrective actions.

- Develop and execute corrective action plans to address production issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.

- Provide technical expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement innovative solutions.

- Serve as a resource and mentor to other team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.

- Uphold Lockheed Martin’s quality standards by ensuring all process improvements and manufacturing activities comply with company and regulatory requirements.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

You are a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for innovation and delivering results. A natural problem-solver, you excel at analyzing data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. Collaborative and adaptable, you thrive in team environments, leveraging your strong communication skills to align cross-functional efforts. With a solid foundation in technical expertise and a focus on quality, you approach challenges with agility and a commitment to continuous learning. Your integrity, drive, and dedication to excellence make you an ideal fit for Lockheed Martin’s mission-driven culture.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

Greenville, SC

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 14 years of professional experience, 12 years of professional experience with a Masters degree, or 16 years of experience with no Bachelors Degree

8 years experience in implementing process improvements and corrective actions

5 years experience in project management environment

Experience leading a team

Experience in developing and interpreting data to identify trends

Experience interacting with senior personnel

Desired Skills:

Proven experience in accomplishing strategic initiatives

Experience working with international co-producers

5 years experience in technical lead role

10 years experience in aerospace environment

10 years experience as a manufacturing engineer

Cross functional experience in root cause corrective action

Experience in interpreting tool designs and engineering requirements

Previous experience in developing and incorporating standardized practices to drive efficiency

Experience as a subject matter expert in root cause analysis

Proven experience in developing and revising policies and procedures

Experience in mentoring engineers on root cause corrective action

Experience in developing and incorporating technological advances

Ability to develop assignments based on long-range goals and objectives

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First