Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Applied experience in manufacturing and assembly process
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Job Description
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for the Precision Fires Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced manufacturing solutions that drive program success. The role combines hands on production responsibilities—such as leading line validations, providing on site supplier support, and managing tooling—with higher level program tasks like BOM planning, make/buy analysis, and cross functional cost reduction initiatives. You will thrive in a fast paced environment, build strong relationships across engineering, supply chain, and operations, and develop project management expertise while advancing manufacturability, efficiency, and quality throughout the program lifecycle.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for bridging hands‑on production execution with strategic program initiatives.
Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Lead Production Line Validation events at Lockheed Martin and supplier sites, evaluating Notification of Change documents.
- Create and maintain Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work, Make/Buy analyses, and related trade studies; manage design Change Requests (CRs) and Engineering Change Notices (CNs).
- Support tooling development, afford‑ability studies, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary Production Operations liaison for suppliers, proactively identifying issues before they impact production.
- Provide engineering input for proposals, cost‑reduction strategies, and low‑rate production readiness.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings with suppliers and customers, and support the hourly/union workforce as needed.
- Travel periodically to supplier facilities and other Lockheed Martin sites to ensure alignment and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments, builds strong cross‑functional relationships, and is passionate about advancing manufacturability, efficiency, and quality. This role offers high visibility, impact on program outcomes, and the chance to shape cutting‑edge manufacturing practices.
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 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.
Desired Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding and influencing production processes through process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
- Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to liaison between LM Subcontractors, internal disciplines, and LM shop(s)
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
