Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are seeking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineering Associate Manager for our Grand Prairie, TX site.
You will be the Engineering & Technology Manager (ETM) for Tactical Missile Launcher program. Our team drives the development and production of launcher systems and equipment, guaranteeing the highest performance and reliability for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
As the ETM Lead, you will own the cost, schedule, and technical planning while managing risk, opportunities, and all customer/supplier interfaces. You’ll set technical direction, enforce best in class processes, and champion the professional growth of a cross disciplinary engineering team, keeping the program ahead of expectations in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Direct cost, schedule, and technical planning.
• Partner with Production Operations and Development Engineering IPTs to smoothly transition products into production.
• Lead development activities and reviews, including design assurance and system-level customer reviews.
• Lead investigation teams, diagnose technical anomalies, and deliver clear, actionable reports.
• Develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support new business proposals.
• Expand the team’s technical capability through gap assessments, training plans, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Manage employee development, performance reviews, and salary planning to build a high performing, motivated workforce.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering is required with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in mechanical design for both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry is required.
- Project technical lead experience is required.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal teams and external customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution, is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (PTC CREO or Solidworks preferred)
- US citizenship required.
- Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex technical challenges requiring integration with cross-functional teams.
- Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
- Experience with 3D Technical Data Packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000 or ASME Y14.41.
- Experience with creating engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)..
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Previous Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) experience in a production setting.
- Participation with Configuration Control Board (CCB) in a production setting.
- Experience creating cost and schedule projections or Basis of Estimates (BOE).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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 in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- At least 7 years of relevant experience
- Mechanical design experience in both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry
- Project technical lead experience
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal teams and external customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with computer-aided design; PTC Creo or SolidWorks preferred
- US citizenship
- Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex cross-functional technical challenges
- Control Account Manager experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training
- Experience with 3D technical data packages conforming to MIL-STD-31000 or ASME Y14.41
- Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability principles
- Material Review Board and Failure Review Board experience in a production setting
- Configuration Control Board participation in a production setting
- Experience creating cost and schedule projections or Basis of Estimates
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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