You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the THAAD Program Tooling Team. Our team is responsible for delivering world‑class missile systems through innovative manufacturing solutions and this role will directly be responsible for designing and managing tooling for the program.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr you will be responsible for advancing tool design and manufacturing processes that enable rapid, reliable production of the THAAD system.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and refine tooling designs to meet production requirements.
- Provide Design‑for‑Manufacture input and transition new or revised designs from development to production.
- Lead manufacturing process validation activities and drive cost‑reduction initiatives to closure.
- Identify production risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
- Support earned‑value management and resolve tooling or manufacturing issues with internal and supplier teams.
Why Join Us
Take pride in joining a team that directly supports the safety and security of the United States and it's allies. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to deliver high‑impact solutions in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities while working with cutting‑edge tooling technologies.
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 Arlington, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, or other 3D CAD
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturing instructions, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international 25-50%
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree preferred
• Experience manufacturing THAAD
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing or production operations environment
• Process improvement experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience with CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, or other 3D CAD software
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturing instructions, product and performance specifications, and systems integration technical data
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25–50%
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree
- Experience manufacturing THAAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in a manufacturing or production operations environment
- Process improvement experience
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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