Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Associate Manager to lead our team of Manufacturing Robotics and Applications Engineers in Lufkin, TX. This leader will drive the advancement of automated processes for electronic assemblies that meet stringent military standards. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking innovator, responsible for overseeing all automated process equipment, ensuring optimized performance, and championing advanced automation and robotics technologies to accelerate production readiness

What You Will Be Doing
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading a team of engineers supporting the deployment, optimization and sustainment of automated process equipment
• Driving strategic automation and robotics insertion to enhance throughput, affordability and producibility
• Managing the selection, procurement, installation and validation of new automated equipment
• Ensuring automated systems meet military standards for electronic assembly production
• Monitoring equipment and tool performance for efficiency and initiates corrective actions for deficiencies to ensure product quality
• Promoting data-driven continuous improvement through statistical process control and automation analytics
• Recruiting, developing, mentoring and evaluating engineering talent to build a high-performing, forward-thinking team

Why Join Us
At Lockheed Martin, we’re not just building products—we’re shaping the future of defense technology. Joining our Automated Process Engineering team means you will:
• Lead cutting-edge automation and robotics initiatives critical to execution of current & future production
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence and continuous learning
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and career advancement within one of the world’s most respected aerospace and defense companies
• Be part of a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and mission success

If you have a passion for leading high-performing teams and driving manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing engineering
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams or projects in a manufacturing facility
• Must be highly skilled in manufacturing processes, equipment selection and capital equipment procurement
• Understanding of basic tooling, fixtures and equipment programming
• Experienced with military and IPC specifications for electronic manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs for drawing review, approval and producibility
• Strong knowledge of process control, data-driven decision making and statistical process control methods
• Experience solving complex problems
• Must have verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills consistent with Full Spectrum Imperatives
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence design for manufacturability.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or Business/Technical Management
• Experience leading robotics or applications engineering teams in a production environment
• Familiarity with defense/aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven success driving automation strategy and technology insertion
• Experience mentoring and developing early-career engineers
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and proactively mitigate causes of process failures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with customers and management all levels
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience, Green or Black Belt Certification
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and be a motivated self-starter
• Experience with SAP manufacturing execution system or equivalent
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: 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First