Manufacturing Engineer / Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Program Production Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced missile‑defense solutions through effective manufacturing processes.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across the PAC‑3 Command Launch System Sustainment activities requiring support of domestic and international repair and/or refurbishment activities while creating strategic risk and opportunity plans to incorporate development and production initiatives into post-production effort..
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, and material handling.
- Integrate new technologies such as automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing software to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.
- Create and analyze 3D model data and engineering specifications to optimize processes and digital work instructions.
- Evaluate equipment performance, identify deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
- Use factory data to develop statistical process‑control methods and data‑analytics solutions for continuous improvement.
- Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques to ensure producibility and reduce cost.
- International Depot start
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative, high‑impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical sustainment activities for a premier defense program while working with cutting‑edge technology.
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 and the candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Applied experience in manufacturing and assembly process
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Hands-on experience using CAD in a professional environment
• Previous experience in writing work instructions
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• Experience in Depot/sustainment programs
• Experience with Windchill
• Tooling and fixtures design experience
• Experience in design for manufacturing
• Proven experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency
• Ability to design, integrate, and update tooling systems (i.e 3D printing, CNC machining, or similar manufacturing technologies)
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.