Project Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job description

Standard Job Description

This Project Engineer Senior (Level 3) position will support the Dallas Production Engineering team with leading and coordinating activities related to Munitions Acceleration efforts for the Electrical shop. The role blends project‑management expertise with hands‑on manufacturing knowledge (circuit card assembly, cable and harness, printed circuit boards, etc.) to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required performance standards.

Standard Job Description

This Project Engineer Senior (Level 3) position will support the Dallas Production Engineering team with leading and coordinating activities related to Munitions Acceleration efforts for the Electrical shop. The role blends project‑management expertise with hands‑on manufacturing knowledge (circuit card assembly, cable and harness, printed circuit boards, etc.) to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive munitions accelerations efforts, including make-where transitions for both hardware and tooling
• Lead capacity‑expansion initiatives to meet program surge demands
• Coordinate with program/site stakeholders to align on project execution
• Help manage tooling needs in support of program rate ramps
• Strategically work with Industrial Engineering group for shop capacity models and simulations
• Produce executive‑level status reports (milestones, earned‑value, risks, issues) for senior leadership

The ideal candidate is detail oriented and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong analytical skills, and is committed to delivering reliable manufacturing performance. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering (or related field)
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and use project management tools
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to prepare clear status reports and executive presentations
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes (circuit card assembly, cable and harness, printed circuit boards, etc.)
• Experience supporting defense or munitions production environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP/Apriso/MPMLink
• Strong quantitative skills for cost/benefit analysis, schedule forecasting, and risk assessment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.