JOB ID: 725913BR
Date posted: Apr. 29, 2026
Description:
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for Ocala Operations. At Lockheed Martin, you can build a career out of making things happen! Ocala Operations is a multi-shift manufacturing facility that build circuit card, wiring harnesses, and electro-assemblies. Ocala specializes in both low volume -high mix and high volume production that has a combination of automated processes as well as labor intensive manufacturing. Ocala Operations has a represented manufacturing workforce that is supported by a strong engineering and operations support team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr, you will be responsible for:
- Candidate shall be able to develop and implement Manufacturing Process Plans for a variety of electronic, cables & harness and electromechanical assemblies, including material and process specifications.
- Utilize basic drafting and software programs to develop process plans, tooling, support equipment, process flows.
- Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing operators to facilitate assembly performance.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce cost and increase yields.
- Must have good communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Investigate root cause of failures/defects and implement corrective action to support continuous improvement.
Why Join Us
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options
Further Information About This Opportunity:
Ocala Careers Page https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Ocala
This position is in Ocala. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college, or equivalent professional engineering experience
- Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- 3+ years of professional experience with a Bachelors or Masters
- Previous cable and harness manufacturing or circuit card assembly manufacturing engineering and lean principles experience.
Desired Skills:
- Green Belt or Black Belt Trained in Lean Six Sigma
- CCA and Cable and Harness manufacturing experience in accordance with specifications IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-WHMA-A-620
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience with Non-Recurring Engineering
- Ability to lead and train peers
- Familiarity with Windchill and MPMLink
- Detail oriented personality
- Excellent process development and documentation skills. (MS Office)
- Experienced with visual based work instructions (creating and providing feedback)
- Ability to use CAD software (Creo and AutoCAD preferred)
Security Clearance Statement:
Ability to Obtain
Clearance Level:
None
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.
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:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
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