Lead Manufacturing Engineer – GMLRS Program

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 IC) for the GMLRS ME team in Dallas. You will drive day‑to‑day manufacturing activities, validate lines, manage earned‑value, and perform DFx reviews to ensure program success.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, coordination with IPTs and suppliers, and the ability to operate with a Secret clearance. This role may require travel and supports flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated Engineering discipline.
• Experience with Manufacturing/Assembly/Production Processes.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international at least 30% of the time.
• Ability to interpret drawings, CAD models, product specifications and other data.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adaptable to fast-paced and changing environments.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication across verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution and closeout of manufacturing‑engineering tasks.
• Prepare concise briefs for IPT briefings.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for line validation and EV management.
• Conduct design‑for‑manufacturability reviews and suggest improvements.
• Adjust ME staffing to cover program needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in an associated Engineering discipline

Tools

SAP

MRP production control system

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 IC) for the GMLRS ME team in Dallas. You will drive day‑to‑day manufacturing activities, validate lines, manage earned‑value, and perform DFx reviews to ensure program success.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, coordination with IPTs and suppliers, and the ability to operate with a Secret clearance. This role may require travel and supports flexible scheduling.