Job ID: 696891BR Date posted: Jul. 24, 2025
Description:Overview
You will be a Manufacturing Engineer for our THAAD Program Production Engineering team, supporting the development and production of complex systems in Arlington, TX. Our team is part of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) program, which is a collection of programs with a similar mission to defend against airborne threats. We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative individual to join our team and support the production engineering efforts.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for providing design for manufacture input, transitioning new or revised designs from development to production, and leading manufacturing process validation activities. You will also be responsible for driving cost reduction initiatives, identifying risks to production, and implementing mitigation plans. Additionally, you will be required to evaluate designs for producibility, help suppliers resolve technical manufacturing issues, and provide Lockheed Martin and supplier factory manufacturing support.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing design for manufacture input to ensure producibility of complex systems
* Transitioning new or revised designs from development to production
* Leading manufacturing process validation activities to ensure smooth production operations
* Driving cost reduction initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce costs
* Identifying risks to production and implementing mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery
* Evaluating designs for producibility and helping suppliers resolve technical manufacturing issues
* Providing Lockheed Martin and supplier factory manufacturing support to ensure successful production outcomes
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning and Control, Contracts, and Program Management
* Building relationships and working in a collaborative environment with other disciplines to ensure successful production outcomes

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our THAAD Program Production Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in manufacturing engineering and a passion for building relationships and working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop new skills, and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data.
- Ability to travel domestic and/or international
- Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering discipline
- Active Secret Clearance OR ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Electrical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Machining, and related Manufacturing processes.
- Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Process Improvement Experience
- Experience working with Government Customers
- THAAD Manufacturing Experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First