Manufacturing Engineer Staff - Level 4

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a talented and driven Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Greenville, SC. Manufacturing Engineers are key players throughout all stages of a platform’s lifecycle, from development and full-rate production to post-delivery sustainment and modifications. In this role, you’ll contribute to shaping manufacturing plans, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring efficient aircraft production. Key Responsibilities: - Providing hands-on support to the shop floor, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and driving timely resolutions to maintain production schedules - Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, and shop personnel, to optimize manufacturing processes and address technical challenges. - Leading and participating in initiatives for process improvements, cost reductions, and production innovations to enhance manufacturing performance. - Analyzing data and metrics to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards. - Supporting the standup of full-rate production and sustaining modifications for delivered platforms. - Acting as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers and shop floor personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. - Ensuring all manufacturing processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Who You Are You are a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a strong background in manufacturing or production, ideally within the aerospace or similar industries. Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, you thrive in dynamic environments and bring a solution-focused mindset to every challenge. With exceptional communication skills, you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and inspire those around you with your initiative, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement. You are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and delivering high-quality results while leading with integrity and enthusiasm. 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 STEM Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Professional experience in an engineering discipline Experience with corrective action and process improvement efforts Experience in analyzing and resolving technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex Experience interacting with senior leadership on technical matters Experience in coordinating across organizations to ensure deliverables Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling Experience within a lead role coordinating efforts across their team and mentoring younger engineers Desired skills 3 years exposure to aerospace manufacturing environment Strong project/time management skills Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical personnel Background and working knowledge of tool design and tooling issues Ability to interpret structural and systems engineering drawings Demonstrated ability to lead teams to and grow personnel 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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