Procurement Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas seeks a Procurement Engineer Sr for the Procurement Engineering team. You will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure efficient, cost-effective procurement of critical components for aerospace and defense products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to read drawings and industry specs. This role requires collaboration with sourcing, operations, and suppliers, plus the potential to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing engineering processes or policies.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Experience capturing, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Ability to read drawings and industry specifications.
• Knowledge of FAR and Middle Tier/Rapid Acquisition Pathways.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with sourcing, operations, design engineering, and suppliers to facilitate design, production, test, and qualification.
• Analyze technical data, specifications, and manufacturing constraints to assess supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on cost, capability, and performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve producibility, quality, cost, and reliability challenges.
• Drive technical trade-offs and standardization to achieve economical procurement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Read drawings

Data analysis

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Lean/Six Sigma Belt

Tools

Process Simulator / SIMIO

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Procurement Engineer Sr for the Procurement Engineering team. Our team is responsible for coordinating sourcing, operations, design engineering, and supplier engagement to deliver aerospace and defense products.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Procurement Engineer Sr for the Procurement Engineering team. Our team is responsible for coordinating sourcing, operations, design engineering, and supplier engagement to deliver aerospace and defense products.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Procurement Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional efforts that ensure efficient, cost‑effective procurement of critical components.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Coordinate with sourcing, operations, design engineering, and suppliers to facilitate design, production, test, and qualification.
• Analyze technical data, specifications, and manufacturing constraints to assess supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate and recommend potential suppliers based on cost, capability, and performance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to solve producibility, quality, cost, and reliability challenges.
• Drive technical trade‑offs and standardization to achieve economical procurement.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and driven to deliver impactful solutions in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. This role offers the chance to influence supplier strategy and shape product success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Generally has 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or post‑secondary degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering processes or policies
• Ability to facilitate cross‑functional teams and discussions to drive results
• Project Management Experience
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and industry specifications
• Ability to read and interpret Statement of Work/Statement of Requirement
• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance if required
• Experience capturing, aggregate, analyzing, and presenting data that effectively

Desired Skills

• Background/Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Experience with Process Simulator, SIMIO, or other capacity analysis tools
• Experience with problem solving techniques, tools and methodologies, such as root cause corrective action (RCCA)

Statement Of Work Or Requirements Writing Experience

• Ability to drive process improvements and/or root cause/corrective actions utilizing quantitative analytical methods
• Strong understanding of end to end procurement processes, including sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
• Proven ability to support cost‑optimizing for affordable, high quality products on schedule and in compliance
• Understanding of both FAR and Middle Tier/Rapid Acquisition Pathways
• Knowledge of common missile and/or sensor subsystems and supply base
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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
• 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.