Manufacturing Engineer III
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Job Responsibilities
Description:Role Overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production operations by developing and improving manufacturing processes for a specific product line. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to help transition products from development into stable, high-rate production. Your work will focus on improving efficiency, solving production challenges, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for machining operations
• Review engineering designs and provide input to improve manufacturability
• Create production plans and optimize workflow to meet delivery goals
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Analyze factory and process data to improve efficiency and stability
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements
• Design tooling and evaluate equipment performance
• Support quality teams in resolving process-related defects
• Contribute to the production of weapon systems, ground support equipment, and satellite electronics
• Provide occasional travel and off-hours or weekend support as needed
Work Environment
• Team-based, collaborative production setting within a manufacturing facility
• Fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Regular interaction with engineers, production staff, and quality teams
• May require flexibility in schedule to support production timelines
• Work performed in a controlled facility with specific access requirements
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Work on complex, meaningful products that support critical missions
• See your process improvements directly impact production performance
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering and manufacturing
• Build expertise in advanced manufacturing and production optimization
• Opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic, evolving environment
Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin, the mission is to keep people safe and solve complex global challenges through innovation and engineering excellence.
In this role, you’ll support space and defense programs by helping scale manufacturing processes from early development to full-rate production—ensuring reliability, efficiency, and quality at every stage.
Why LM
• A culture focused on innovation, integrity, and responsibility
• Opportunities for career growth across diverse programs and technologies
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work schedules
• A workplace that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements listed:
• Experience supporting production or manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a machine shop environment
• Experience participating in or supporting design reviews
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to work at a facility that requires special access
Desired Skills:
These skills are not required but will strengthen your candidacy:
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and work measurement methods
• Experience in high-mix/low-volume or high-mix/high-volume production settings
• Familiarity with machining processes, equipment, and methodologies
• Experience creating manufacturing work instructions or production processes
• Ability to read and interpret G-code
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with Creo or similar design software
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Active Top Secret clearance
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
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.