Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

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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 disciplineExperience with Manufacturing/Assembly/Production ProcessesAbility to obtain a security clearanceAbility to travel domestic and/or international at least 30% of the timeAbility to interpret drawings, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models, product/performance specifications and other systems-integration technical dataAbility to use MS Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environmentDemonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationshipsDemonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentationsDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex  

Desired skills are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool.

Desired Skills
Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to costExperience with leading - Experience working with customersExperience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green certificationKnowledge of SAP and/or MRP production control systemProven ability to improve cost, schedule, quality and/or safety 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.