Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Job Number 484

Standard Job Description

You will be the Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3 (PrSM Increment 2) for the PrSM Increment 2 Program Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced manufacturing solutions that improve producibility of early designs, create robust manufacturing plans, and support the transition to low-rate initial production.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3 (PrSM Increment 2) you will be responsible for driving execution, integration, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across the program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day execution and close-out of assigned manufacturing engineering tasks.
• Work with production teams to transition new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to improve producibility and reduce production risk.
• Gather relevant data and prepare concise briefs for Integrated Product Team (IPT) briefings.
• Perform proactive affordability analyses and devise cost-saving strategies

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This role offers the chance to shape manufacturing strategy for a high-impact program, work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and make measurable contributions to cost, quality, and schedule performance. 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 Dallas.

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. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, etc.) or equivalent education/combined experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven record of influencing production processes through improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing/assembly/production processes and creating/reviewing work instructions.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills; ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues ranging from basic to complex.
• Ability to interpret drawings, CAD models, GD&T, product specifications, and other systems integration data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Availability to travel domestically at least 25 % of the time.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles; Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• CREO design experience.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or other MRP production control systems.
• Proven ability to improve cost, schedule, quality, and/or safety.
• Shop floor manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in program development with strong cross functional collaboration and leadership.
• Experience drafting statements of work and proposals.
• Experience with make buy generation and strategy.
• Background in designing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, machining, equipment installation, and material handling.
• Knowledge or experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.