Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

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

Standard Job Description

You will be the Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) ME team. Our team is responsible for supporting all production activities for the GMLRS program, from line validation and supplier interaction to earned‑value management and design‑for‑manufacturability reviews.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) ME team. Our team is responsible for supporting all production activities for the GMLRS program, from line validation and supplier interaction to earned‑value management and design‑for‑manufacturability reviews.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor) you will be responsible for driving initiatives that have a tangible impact on program success and ensuring seamless execution of day‑to‑day manufacturing tasks.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage day‑to‑day execution and closeout of assigned manufacturing‑engineering tasks.
• Gather relevant data and prepare concise briefs for Integrated Product Team (IPT) briefings.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support line validation and earned‑value management.
• Conduct design‑for‑manufacturability reviews and recommend improvements.
• Adjust program ME staffing to maintain continuous coverage of all program needs.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong analytical and communication skills, and is committed to delivering high‑quality results. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical production activities, work across functional teams, and make a measurable impact on the GMLRS program.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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 (BQs) are the minimum requirements for a candidate to be considered for a position, 3 to 5 BQs are most effective.

Basic 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, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models, product/performance specifications and other systems‑integration technical data
• Ability to use MS Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changing environment
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

Desired Skills

• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Experience with leading - Experience working with customers
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification
• Knowledge of SAP and/or MRP production control system
• Proven ability to improve cost, schedule, quality and/or safety

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.