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Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.
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As the Manufacturing Engineering Lead for the Optical Components Center, you will oversee a team of 5 to 10 engineers tasked with ultra precision machining and thin film coatings for complex optical components. Your role involves driving best-in-class manufacturing practices through statistical process control, design of experiments, and root-cause analysis to enhance yield, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence. You will manage non-recurring projects from concept to production, ensuring design-for-manufacture requirements are met, while also championing technology advancement by integrating new equipment and processes. Additionally, you will develop capital-improvement plans and build organizational talent through hiring, training, and performance coaching. This role requires expertise in optics manufacturing technologies such as CNC grinding, polishing, magnetorheological finishing, and thin film deposition, along with strong analytical and communication skills to lead a high-performance engineering culture.
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