Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering manufacturing solutions that enable program success. What You Will Be Doing As the Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) you will be responsible for partnering with Production Operations leads, Factory leadership, and Facilities Engineering to support equipment requirements and hardware development. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Partner with Production Operations leads, Factory leadership, and Facilities Engineering to define equipment requirements. Ensure new designs are producible and cost?effective through Design for Manufacturing/Assembly and Design to Cost principles. Act as the Manufacturing Engineering point of contact for major milestones, coordinating reviews and readiness assessments. Collaborate with cross?functional teams to resolve tooling and hardware issues across the product lifecycle. Develop manufacturing plans, make?or?buy analyses, and provide feedback to drive affordable, manufacturable designs. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem?solver who thrives in a fast?paced environment, enjoys working across disciplines, and is passionate about delivering high?impact manufacturing solutions. This role offers the chance to shape critical programs and make tangible contributions to mission success. 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. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline • Understanding of Engineering design, GD&T • Root Cause Corrective Action • Knowledge of CNC Machining and CMM inspection • Ability to troubleshoot or communicate issues with NC machining equipment, tooling, and programming • Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance Desired skills -Experience with system level acceptance and checkout -Experience with SMT automation mfg and chip and wire mfg -Understanding with electronic system level testing and engineering -Experience with the design and manufacturing of RF hardware -Experience with RF microelectronics manufacturing -Experience with RF Sensor test and calibration -Related professional level career experience in production operations -Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification -Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership -Experience in capacity & capital planning -Understanding and wide application of assembly and test methods -First Unit Flow planning & execution -Statement of work and proposal development experience -Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy -Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling -Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/experience 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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