Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the THAAD Program Tooling Team. You will design and manage tooling to enable rapid, reliable production of the THAAD system.

Responsibilities include advancing tool design, transitioning new designs to production, and leading process validation with cost-reduction efforts. Willingness to travel and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor or other 3D CAD tools.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing instructions.
• Domestic and international travel 25-50%.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine tooling designs to meet production requirements.
• Provide Design-for-Manufacture input and transition designs to production.
• Lead manufacturing process validation and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify production risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Support earned-value management and resolve tooling issues with teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Travel 25-50%

Secret clearance

Interpret drawings

3D CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the THAAD Program Tooling Team. Our team is responsible for delivering world‑class missile systems through innovative manufacturing solutions and this role will directly be responsible for designing and managing tooling for the program.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the THAAD Program Tooling Team. Our team is responsible for delivering world‑class missile systems through innovative manufacturing solutions and this role will directly be responsible for designing and managing tooling for the program.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr you will be responsible for advancing tool design and manufacturing processes that enable rapid, reliable production of the THAAD system.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and refine tooling designs to meet production requirements.
• Provide Design‑for‑Manufacture input and transition new or revised designs from development to production.
• Lead manufacturing process validation activities and drive cost‑reduction initiatives to closure.
• Identify production risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Support earned‑value management and resolve tooling or manufacturing issues with internal and supplier teams.

Why Join Us

Take pride in joining a team that directly supports the safety and security of the United States and it's allies. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to deliver high‑impact solutions in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities while working with cutting‑edge tooling technologies.

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 Arlington, TX.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, or other 3D CAD
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturing instructions, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international 25-50%
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree preferred
• Experience manufacturing THAAD
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing or production operations environment
• Process improvement experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.