Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing production and capital projects with a strong emphasis on new product integration (NPI), CAPEX execution, and strategic production planning. You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources while supporting capacity planning and risk mitigation efforts. Your work will directly impact production scalability, efficiency, and overall program success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience/combined education in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing project schedules in a manufacturing, operations, or logistics environment
Experience in one or more of the following areas: new product integration (NPI), capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, budgeting/cost management, capacity planning, strategic planning, or risk mitigation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, logistics, or a similar environment
Experience with new product integration (NPI) or product introduction in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing CAPEX projects
Background in budgeting, cost management, and Basis-of-Estimates (BOEs)
Experience in capacity planning and production scaling
Exposure to strategic planning within operations or manufacturing
Demonstrated experience in risk identification and mitigation

Responsibilities

Lead and support new product integration (NPI) efforts from development through production
Plan and execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting
Develop and maintain the production Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with program and production goals
Support capacity planning and production scaling strategies to meet demand
Contribute to strategic planning initiatives across production and operations
Identify, assess, and mitigate program and operational risks
Support project proposals and develop cost estimates and budgets (including Basis of Estimates)
Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful project execution
Provide occasional weekend or off-hour support to maintain production schedule compliance
Travel as required (up to 25%)