22 production operations lead jobs found

Description: Role Overview As a Test Engineer within Lockheed Martin Space, you will play a key role in ensuring complex aerospace systems are properly assembled, integrated, and tested before delivery. You will support the full lifecycle of hardware integration and testing—helping verify system performance, resolve issues, and ensure mission readiness. This role offers hands-on technical work, collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to grow into a Certified Test Conductor supporting high-visibility aerospace programs. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Test Lead for Mission Support Vehicle on NGI • Execute assembly, integration, and test activities to ensure systems operate as designed • Develop, update, and maintain test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery • Plan and coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple internal and external teams • Support and perform system and subsystem testing, including regression testing after...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is seeking a System Integration/Test Engineer - Early Career to join the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) test team. As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will plan and execute the assembly, integration, and...

Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. 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. Are you passionate...

Description: You will be the Production Operations Manager for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality, on‑time manufacturing output for the Pike County Operations site. What You Will Be Doing As the Production Operations Manager you will be responsible for steering cost, quality and schedule performance while leading a diverse manufacturing workforce. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead cost, quality, and schedule performance for Pike County Operations. Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and performance assessment of subordinate staff. Manage multiple manufacturing functional areas including machining, assembly, tool & die, and packaging. Develop and execute work assignments, salary structures, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives that boost productivity and efficiency. Why Join Us We are looking for a...

Description: This position is a part of the Production, Planning and Control organization as a leader managing the Business Process Analyst team supporting all production programs on site. What You Will Be Doing As the Business Process Analyst Manager, you will be leading a team of professionals providing production systems support to operations. You will be responsible for coordination with business, production and technology teams to determine system requirements and enhancements providing logic and justification for implementation. You will collaborate with enterprise wide teams to insure best practices and 1LMX standards are being incorporated into site business processes and system updates. You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement and managing a team of approximately 3-5 direct reports. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Coordination with business, production and technology teams to determine system...

Description: Lockheed Martin Space is hiring! Take your career to the next level and come work for us in Courtland AL. ***This position is for 1st Shift Monday - Thursday*** We are motivated by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward thinking, everything is within our reach –and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. This position directly supports the production of an exciting new era Hypersonic Weapon System. As a Quality Engineer, you will be a vital part of the manufacturing team that build the Hypersonic Weapon and your responsibilities will include: •Reviewing Engineering drawings and manufacturing work instructions •Ensuring product compliance through accurate flow down of Program/Customer requirements and physical configuration audits •Ensuring non-conformance's are accurately controlled, documented and dispositioned •Trending Quality metrics and performing/leading root cause analysis and corrective...

Description: Role Overview As a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will help bring complex hardware systems to life. You’ll plan and execute integration and testing activities that support the THAAD Ground program—delivering critical capabilities for defense missions. Your work will span development through production, ensuring systems perform reliably when it matters most. Key Duties / Responsibilities ● Provide technical oversight for hardware assembly, integration, and testing ● Lead and support teams executing integration and test activities ● Develop and review technical documents, test plans, and presentations ● Present program status and technical results to leadership and customers ● Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes ● Support program reviews and ensure alignment with customer requirements Work Environment ● Onsite role based in Huntsville, Alabama, across multiple facilities ● Collaborative, team-oriented...

Description: Role Overview As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program by planning and executing the integration and testing of hardware systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring systems are built, tested, and validated correctly—both on the production floor and at launch sites. Key Duties / Responsibilities ● Provide technical oversight for hardware assembly, integration, and testing ● Plan and support production floor and launch site operations ● Develop and execute test scripts, procedures, and documentation ● Lead and support teams during integration and test activities ● Present program status and technical results to leadership and customers ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes ● Support program reviews and ensure alignment with customer requirements ● Analyze test results and contribute to system validation and reporting Work Environment ● Onsite role...

Description: You will be the Inspector Senior for the Inspection Team. Our team is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Inspector Senior you will be responsible for performing all assigned duties in a safe, compliant manner and communicating leadership issues that could impact business operations. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead inspection peers in daily inspection work area assignments. Lead in shifting inspection assignments to ensure production needs are met Ensure new inspectors are trained/certified in assigned areas Demonstrate organizational skills and engage with the team to ensure success Ensure Leadership is informed /notified regarding discrepancies that could impact production. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values safety, and drives operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead inspection...

Description: WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. THE WORK Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Project Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Huntsville, AL location. This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience. As a Project Engineer, supporting THAAD Post Production, you will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of effective and affordable weapons, materiel, or information systems product support strategies. In addition, you will: •Lead the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of troubleshooting procedures and support...

Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING The Maritime Systems Portfolio is responsible for building MH-60R Helicopters and MH-60T Cabins for multiple customers domestically and internationally, as well as maintenance and sustainment of the fleet. As we enter critical phases of production and sustainment, Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area is committed to delivering world-class operational execution in support of our customer’s mission. We’re scaling operations, driving efficiencies, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure mission success.. THE WORK - Leading program operations for Maritime Systems in Troy for Production and Sustainment, coordinating across Production Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management. - Managing financial performance using Earned Value Management (EVM), EAC (Estimate at Completion), and CSR (Contract Status Review) processes. - Overseeing labor and material execution and driving...

Description: Role Overview We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to support and evolve production operations in Cortland, Alabama. This role applies Industrial Engineering principles, modern analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and guide manufacturing decisions for complex space systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Apply advanced Industrial Engineering principles to evaluate and optimize production processes. • Partner with facilities engineering to plan new production lines and factory layouts. • Support Manufacturing Engineers with standards development and performance analysis. • Build discrete-event simulations to analyze future production strategies, identify constraints, and optimize workflows. • Analyze data systems to identify issues and drive continuous improvement solutions. • Develop tools and solutions that support scheduling, cost optimization, and production performance. • Lead and sustain...

Description: Why Lockheed Martin Space? • Opportunity to influence the future of space and advanced manufacturing. • Work with leading tools in simulation, analytics, and digital manufacturing. • Culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation. • Leadership, mentoring, and career growth opportunities. • Mission-driven work supporting national security and space exploration. Role Overview We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to support and evolve production operations in Cortland, Alabama. This role applies Industrial Engineering principles, modern analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and guide manufacturing decisions for complex space systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Apply advanced Industrial Engineering principles to evaluate and optimize production processes. • Partner with facilities engineering to plan new production lines and factory layouts. • Support Manufacturing...

Description: The Lockheed Martin Space Production Operations Team is seeking an early career Manufacturing Engineer to support our fleet Ballistic Missile and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Program in Courtland, AL! This role will require you to be organized with exceptional attention-to-detail. You will collaborate with program management, our customer, manufacturing engineers, technicians, and other key essential team members supporting manufacturing. You will be relied upon to lead the team in daily assignment tasks for ordnance, integration and testing, and ensure all activities meet program requirements. IN this role you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: - Implement manufacturing processes, procedures and equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. - Utilize computer aided manufacturing software to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. - Create and analyze 3D based model data...

Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. 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. Defending against...

Description: Your Mission Starts Here At Lockheed Martin , we don’t just build technology—we build the future of national defense. Our teams tackle the toughest engineering challenges with creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. If you’re driven to make a real-world impact, this is where your skills meet purpose. About the NGI Program The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program is a cornerstone of the nation’s missile defense strategy. We develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies to detect, track, and neutralize evolving threats—ensuring global security for decades to come. The Role We’re looking for a Production Integrator to bring mission-critical systems to life. You’ll lead the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced defense systems, shaping solutions that protect millions and define the future of missile defense. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to see your work move from lab to deployment. • Coordinates IMS planning, task...

Description: 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. If you are a hardworking, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come...

Description: You will be the Manufacturing and Process Engineer (Missile Assembly) for the Pike County Operations (PCO). Our team is responsible for creating high‑tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet the next‑generation warfighter needs. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing and Process Engineer (Missile Assembly) you will be responsible for solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving processes, integrating new technologies, and developing digital tools that boost productivity. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Providing hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Analyzing engineering data to create new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions. Integrating new assets and technologies into the factory. Supporting continuous‑improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements. Mentoring early‑career engineers and...

Description: You will be the Manufacturing and Process Staff Engineer (Missile Assembly) for the Pike County Operations (PCO). Our team is responsible for creating high‑tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet the next‑generation warfighter needs. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing and Process Staff Engineer (Missile Assembly) you will be responsible for solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving processes, integrating new technologies, and developing digital tools that boost productivity. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Providing hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Analyzing engineering data to create new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions. Integrating new assets and technologies into the factory. Supporting continuous‑improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements. Mentoring early‑career...

Description: Company Mission & Program Overview At Lockheed Martin Space , we don’t just imagine the future—we build it. Our teams tackle some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, delivering solutions that help protect lives and strengthen global security. Every day, our people bring passion, curiosity, and technical excellence to missions that truly matter. One of those missions is missile defense. Through constant innovation and deep collaboration, we design and integrate advanced systems that can detect, track, and intercept missile threats across all domains. What was once science fiction—intercepting a missile with a missile—is now a proven reality. The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program represents the next leap forward in missile defense capability. This program brings together cutting-edge technology, disciplined engineering, and mission-driven professionals to deliver solutions that could redefine how the world responds to emerging threats....