Manufacturing Engineer-Ocala, FL

JOB ID: 717220BR

Date posted: Feb. 19, 2026

Description:

You will be a Manufacturing Engineer for the Ocala Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑mix, high‑volume circuit card, wiring harness, and electro‑assembly production across multi‑shift facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for driving process stability, improving productivity, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for circuit card and wiring harness production.


• Lead root‑cause investigations and develop corrective actions to reduce defects and rework.


• Collaborate with operations and quality teams to achieve on‑time delivery and compliance with specifications.


• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or automation enhancements where appropriate.


• Document and standardize work instructions, process parameters, and best‑practice guidelines.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing settings. You will have the opportunity to shape cutting‑edge production methods, work alongside a skilled engineering and operations support team, and make a tangible impact on mission‑critical hardware.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college.

• Previous manufacturing experience

• This position will be located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Data analytics

- CCA manufacturing experience in accordance with specification IPC-A-610

- Cable and Harness manufacturing experience in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

• Excellent process development and documentation skills. (MS Office)

• Experienced with visual based work instructions (creating and providing feedback)

• Ability to use CAD software (Creo and AutoCAD preferred)

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment

Clearance Level:

None

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.
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.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Miscellaneous Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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