JOB ID: 734726BR
Date posted: Jul. 14, 2026
Description:
Company Mission & Program Overview
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a
Multi-Functional Manufacturing Manager
to join our team in
Courtland, AL!
This position will be leading team members of a strong multi-disciplined team of the Electronic Assembly and Test Facility (EATF) as the Building Manager. Responsibilities include: building and leading a highly effective team to meet or exceed quality, cost, schedule, technical objectives, improvement activities, and mid-range strategy. Duties include safety, performance, team building, developing, and maintaining customer interfaces. Position will require frequent communications with Lockheed Martin Executive and Senior Leadership, internal support organizations and Customers. The leader selected for this position must possess leadership competencies to guide diverse workforce and influence personnel through high operational tempos in support of upcoming program production activities. You will utilize your skills in leadership, communication, and presentation skills by communicating with employees, managers, subcontractors, and customers to build and maintain a sustainable working relationship.
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership (FSL) imperatives
- Must be a United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- High volume/high-rate production experience
- Overall management of leadership experience including staffing, forecasting and training in a manufacturing role demonstrating advancement
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, (Management, Production Operations Management, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience/combined education
- Willingness/ability to present to high level customers and LM executives
- Proficient with SAP (Qnotes, Routing, Bills of Material) and VE-CAMS/APRISO
- Proficient with Lockheed Martin Space Systems tools (EPDM, PMP Database, IDS etc.)
- Defect trending experience
- Proficient with process-oriented with a strategic vision and the ability to lead others
- Prior experience managing in a large team environment
- Financial experience in estimating and planning cost account milestones
- Experience directly related to space flight hardware production
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with Customers, Engineering, Material and Quality Team
- Technical experience in the equipment and processes within a harness, electricals / electronics or mechanical assembly and test factory
- Must demonstrate the ability to understand the numbers and metrics
- Results driven with the ability to Project Manage and a good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PMT
- Knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on DCMA, Quality, Process Improvement and Safety
- Technical writing, oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working in a high tempo environment/balancing priority and resources
- Demonstrated ability to assess teams’ performance, take action as necessary to make lasting improvements to achieve desired results
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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.
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:
SPACE
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
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
