Research Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Standard Job Description

Advanced Manufacturing Technology is looking for a highly motivated team member to join our staff and help transform Lockheed Martin MFC’s manufacturing and development processes by implementing cutting-edge technology, materials, and process improvements. This role will facilitate that growth and optimization by leading the Orlando Automation and Robotics team within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with the campaigns and technology experts in Advanced Manufacturing Technology to drive the research, development, and deployment of innovative automation solutions—including industrial robots, collaborative robots, vision systems, AI-enabled motion planning, and smart manufacturing cells—to enhance throughput, quality, and safety in missile and fire-control production.

You will lead a team of highly capable manufacturing robotics engineers skilled in automation, robotics, and controls engineering practices. Your team will own development and implementation from start to finish, including automation assessments, automation system design, automation integration and testing, automation pilots, and training and handoff of completed systems. This is a high-visibility role that will span all MFC and Lockheed Martin domains to drive major improvements to our manufacturing processes.

You will manage generic research and/or product development involving multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical engineering. You will be responsible for coordinating the recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate employees; performance assessments; work assignments; salary decisions; and recognition and disciplinary actions. You will develop and manage annual budgets for development labor, tooling, and technology investments; track expenditures; and report variances to leadership. You will also manage vendor relationships and oversee contracts for robotic system development.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or robotics engineering, or a related field

Experience with industrial and/or collaborative robot platforms (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, and ABB)

Knowledge of vision systems (e.g., Keyence and Cognex), PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens), and safety-related controls

Strong written and verbal presentation skills; ability to convey technical concepts to both engineering and leadership audiences

Experience in project management

Experience with earned value principles and budget management

Experience with high-volume production lines

Awareness of Lean Six Sigma principles

Desired Skills

Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), such as DELMIA Apriso

Experience in robot programming (e.g., KAREL, ROS/ROS 2, and URScript)

Experience in robot simulation (e.g., ROBOGUIDE and Visual Components)

Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, such as Ignition

Prior work on missile, aerospace, or tactical weapon systems

Project management certification (e.g., PMP or Agile Scrum Master) or Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.