Packaging Engineer — Flexible Hours & PTO, Design & Test

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin designs, develops, and tests packaging solutions for complex products and hazardous shipments. The role supports program packaging and shipping with IPTs, suppliers, and the LM Shipping Department to define and document compliant packaging solutions and testing strategies.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance, perform root-cause analyses, and contribute to continuous improvements in packaging materials and processes while coordinating with internal teams across domestic and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic shipping practices and related documentation.
• Understanding of Federal DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts) and hazardous material handling fundamentals.
• Familiarity with SPI and POP testing concepts.
• Ability to use standard enterprise computer systems (e.g., purchase-request tools, Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IPTs, suppliers, and the Shipping team to gather packaging and transportation requirements and support the creation of clear specifications.
• Contribute to system level and subsystem packaging designs; help draft Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) and support procurement/fabrication of packaging.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual packaging clauses, DOT CFR49 POP, ICAO, IMDG, ASTM 3951, and applicable MIL SPECs.
• POP Testing Support: Prepare test documentation, coordinate test facilities, observe POP tests, and compile data for senior engineers to generate formal test reports.
• Technical Review Participation: Attend and document PHS&T technical reviews; help schedule and prepare review materials.
• Root Cause & Lessons Learned: Perform initial analysis of damaged shipments, document findings, and recommend corrective actions for follow up by senior staff.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate emerging packaging materials and techniques; recommend cost effective alternatives to senior engineers.
• Documentation & Training: Maintain Packaging Data Content (PDC) deliverables, create/update technical documents, and assist in delivering briefings or training sessions.
• Logistics Coordination: Support the larger PHS&T team with shipping requests, hazardous material paperwork (MSDS, labeling, marking), and coordinate with the LM Shipping Department.
• Travel & Overnight: Provide on-site support and occasional travel to meet program milestones and support test events as required.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

DOT regulations

SPI & POP concepts

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical design

CAD exposure

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or technical training in engineering/logistics

Tools

CREO

MCAD

PTC Pro/E

Job description

Lockheed Martin designs, develops, and tests packaging solutions for complex products and hazardous shipments. The role supports program packaging and shipping with IPTs, suppliers, and the LM Shipping Department to define and document compliant packaging solutions and testing strategies.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance, perform root-cause analyses, and contribute to continuous improvements in packaging materials and processes while coordinating with internal teams across domestic and