Reuse Manufacturing Engineer
Lockheed Martin · Florida
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $105k–$195k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Florida.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- SAP, MES
- Base pay
- $105k–$195k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$131k. This one lists $105k–$195k.
Median of the low and high ends of 27 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- About 49% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$131k, from 26 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 43%
- Tooling 42%
- Root cause 32%
- Machining 30%
- Six Sigma 29%
- New product launch 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Lockheed Martin
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Lockheed MartinAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a STEM degree from an accredited college or university.
- ✓Ability to support off shift and occasional weekends.
- ✓Ability to read, analyze and interpret various engineering drawings, technical procedures and reports.
- ✓Ability to write reports and keep accurate documentation or related tasks.
- ✓Experience with Microsoft Office software suite, Excel in particular.
- ✓Must be a US Citizen.
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.
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Standard Job Description
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!
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 health, 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 Space is seeking a Manufacturing and/or Aerospace Engineer - in Kennedy Space Center, Florida to plan and author procedures for the disassembly of the Orion Spacecraft post-flight. This individual will also provide floor support during mechanical, electrical, and thermal protection system disassembly environments. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Manufacturing Executions Systems such as Apriso, VE-CAMS, Solumina, or Maximo, CAD/CAM software such as CreoParametric, CreoView, EdgeCAM, or Delmia, the ability to read, analyze, and interpret various technical procedures or engineering drawings, and the ability to write reports and keep accurate documentation for related tasks. Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic
Desired Skills
- +Orion experience preferred
- +Experience with Aerospace disassembly operations
- +Experience with MES software such as Apriso, VE-CAMS, Solumina, or Maximo
- +Comfortable coordinating with technician personnel in a shop floor environment
- +Demonstrated knowledge of non-conformance handling and disposition
- +Good verbal and written communication including technical writing
- +Experience with EPDM/Windchill, and SAP software
- +Experience with CAD/CAM software such as CreoParametric, CreoView, EdgeCAM, Delmia or related
- +Familiarization with flight hardware tools and ground support equipment (GSE)
- +Ability to multi-task, be thorough and detail oriented, with job closure and problem-solving skills
Pay Information
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.