Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you will support production operations, optimize manufacturing processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality outcomes. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a high-impact aerospace environment, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Experience with Manufacturing/Assembly/Production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawing requirements.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Operations and improve sub-assembly processes.
• Develop and modify manufacturing plans based on engineering blueprints.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Manufacturing / Assembly / Production processes.
• Detailed-oriented due to the complexity of mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret drawing requirements.

Job Code/Title

E1622:Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin



At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, your mission is ours. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering (Level 2.



What You Will Be Doing
• Support Production Operations – Improve sub-assembly build processes, eliminate repetitive defects, and drive out unnecessary costs to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and Modify Manufacturing Plans – Interpret engineering blueprints and apply engineering concepts to support production and prototype articles.
• Investigate and Resolve Non-Conformances – Conduct root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Optimize Machining Strategies – Identify CNC mills, lathes, and machining processes to manufacture precision components efficiently.
• Enhance Production Sequences – Use engineering models and designs to determine optimal assembly sequences and manufacturing approaches.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with Quality, Production, Tooling and Engineering teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance production efficiency.


What’s In It for You
• Build Your Career: Develop advanced skills in manufacturing planning and production analysis in a high-impact aerospace environment.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Work with cross-functional teams who value communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Grow with Us: Benefit from Lockheed Martin’s education assistance programs, internal advancement pathways, and industry-leading mentorship.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health care, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more.


Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.



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Desired skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing and/or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience with fabrication and assembly in a production environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills to drive issues to closure, develop workaround plans, and/or corrective action plans.
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment or independently to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Microsoft Office suite experience with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Other Important Information

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Program

F-16

Department

6M1A00:IFG ENGINEERING & TOOLING

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76108

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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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.

EEO

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $67,000 - $117,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.