Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3)
Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level 3) for the Advanced Programs Manufacturing 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. The role ensures designs are producible, cost‑competitive, and ready for production.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline (mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.)
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; an Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start
- A broad base of professional knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
- Professional experience with product manufacturability (DFM), producibility, and design for cost (DFC)
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
