AP Product Center Manufacturing Engineering Mgr - L5

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Advanced Programs Product Center Manufacturing Engineering team in Dallas, TX. You will guide a group of Manufacturing Engineers supporting cutting-edge programs from concept through initial production readiness.

You will champion producibility, drive execution excellence, and advance model-based engineering and the digital thread across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity.
• Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production.
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships.
• Ability to liaison between LM Subcontractors, internal disciplines, and Production Operations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Guide the team in manufacturability, producibility, and design for cost.
• Drive model-based engineering and digital thread adoption across programs.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Operations leaders.
• Champion automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, and advanced CAM tools.
• Identify risks and brief program leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship building

Liaison with subcontractors

Security clearance eligible

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

Windchill PLM

SAP MRP production control

Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Advanced Programs Product Center Manufacturing Engineering team in Dallas, TX.

In this role, you'll guide a talented group of Manufacturing Engineers supporting cutting-edge programs and IRAD efforts from early concept development through initial production readiness. You'll champion producibility, drive execution excellence, and help integrate breakthrough manufacturing approaches across multiple evolving product lines.

You’ll be at the forefront of transforming how we build-leading the adoption of model-based practices and enabling a seamless digital thread from concept to delivery. Your work will directly influence how emerging technologies and advanced production strategies take shape across the enterprise.

As a key technical leader, you'll collaborate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Production Operations, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Suppliers, Customers, and senior functional leaders. You'll ensure alignment on objectives, strengthen cross-functional communication, and proactively identify and brief risks to program success. You will lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers as you shape how advanced products come to life. In this role, you'll be at the heart of innovation-engineering new designs and building smart, agile production systems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

You’ll guide your team in creating cutting-edge manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for complex assemblies, equipment installations, fabrication operations, and material handling. Beyond the factory floor, you’ll drive seamless integration across MFC production sites and programs-establishing modern concepts of operation and empowering engineering teams to partner closely with site SMEs on model-based DfX assessments.

This is your opportunity to be a champion for emerging technology. You'll accelerate the adoption of automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, and advanced computer-aided manufacturing tools to unlock higher producibility, greater efficiency, reduced cost, and elevated quality.

If you excel at building strong relationships, improving cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance, and inspiring teams to innovate within manufacturing environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on high-visibility, next-generation programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Manufacturing Engineering Experience
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity
• Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships
• Ability to liaison between LM Subcontractors, internal disciplines, and Production Operations
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers

Desired Skills

• Experience with Design for Automation & Automation of Manufacturing processes
• Knowledge & Experience of Additive Manufacturing processes, materials, & application
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering approach
• Experience with Model Based Engineering
• Proposals / estimating and Earned Value Management
• System Cost Account Manager experience
• Experience working with Government customers
• Knowledge of Windchill PLM
• Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.

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.