Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

21h•$85,500 - $170,315•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer IV to support production efforts at our King of Prussia, PA facility. In this role, you’ll help manage manufacturing projects by balancing cost, schedule, and scope, ensuring production stays on track while supporting long-term program success. This position sits at the intersection of manufacturing, project coordination, and operations—ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and driving execution in a fast-paced production environment. At Lockheed Martin Space, protecting what matters most is our mission. Space is no longer just a destination—it’s a critical domain that connects technology, security, and humanity. We design and build satellites, spacecraft, missile defense systems, and hypersonic technologies that support national security, global communications, weather forecasting, and scientific discovery. Our work impacts billions of people worldwide and helps safeguard the future. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field OR equivalent combined education and experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, operations, or logistics environment
Experience managing or supporting projects with defined schedules
Hands-on experience using ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for cost and schedule projections
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, or labor standards
Experience leading or coordinating projects in a manufacturing environment
Exposure to high-mix, low-volume production operations
Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
Strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee production and capital projects
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for manufacturing programs
Allocate resources and support production planning and execution
Assist with project estimates and proposal support
Partner with production leadership to resolve schedule, cost, or execution challenges
Provide occasional off-hour or weekend support to maintain production schedules
Travel up to 25%, as required