Manufacturing Project Engineer - Level 3

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Role Overview
Support the successful execution of production operations projects by driving new product integration, production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and operational readiness. This role helps ensure production programs scale efficiently, stay on schedule, and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support new product integration (NPI) activities from development through productionPlan and execute projects including budget management, tracking, and reportingDevelop and maintain the production Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Align production schedules with program goals and operational prioritiesSupport capacity planning and production scaling effortsContribute to production and operations strategic planning initiativesIdentify, assess, and help mitigate program and operational risksSupport project proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to support project executionProvide occasional weekend or off-hour support to maintain production schedule commitmentsTravel as needed, up to 25% 

Work Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing and production-focused environmentFrequent collaboration with engineering, operations, production, program management, and business teamsCombination of planning, project execution, and operational support activitiesOccasional schedule flexibility required to support production needsBasic Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, production, operations, or logistics environmentExperience managing project or production schedules and coordinating work across multiple teamsExperience in manufacturing, operations, or project-based environments, with exposure to new product integration (NPI), budgeting and cost management, capacity planning, strategic planning, or risk managementExperience supporting project budgets, cost estimates, cost tracking, or Basis of Estimates (BOEs)Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAbility to travel up to 25% domesticallyAbility to provide occasional off-hours or weekend support when requiredU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearanceDesired Skills
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:

Active Top Secret security clearanceExperience introducing new products into a manufacturing environmentExperience leading or supporting CAPEX projectsExperience with production scaling and capacity planningExperience supporting operational or manufacturing strategy initiativesExperience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project or operational risksExperience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and principles, as well as work measurement and labor standardsExperience developing and executing customer level briefings and presentationsPay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.