Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3)

Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3) | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3) for the Advanced Programs Manufacturing team. Our team is responsible for improving the producibility of early designs and creating manufacturing plans and processes as Advanced Programs transition to low‑rate initial production.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3) you will be responsible for ensuring designs are producible, cost‑competitive, and ready for production.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate designs and provide manufacturing feedback to improve producibility.
• Develop manufacturing‑readiness assessments and proposal packages.
• Perform make/buy determinations and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Production Operations, Program Management, and Engineering & Technology teams.
• Support fabrication of early‑development builds and present at design/manufacturing reviews.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a forward‑thinking engineer who thrives on turning innovative concepts into manufacturable reality. You will work on cutting‑edge Advanced Programs, influence early‑stage design decisions, and grow your expertise alongside seasoned professionals in a mission‑critical environment.

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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Desired skills

• Experience with the design and manufacturing of complex electromechanical systems

• Experience with electromechanical assembly, manufacturing tooling design, factory design, and factory flow

• Shop floor Manufacturing Engineering experience

• Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership

• Statement of work and proposal development experience

• Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy

• Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling

• Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/experience

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification