Manufacturing Engineer Sr

Standard Job Description

You will be a Manufacturing Engineer Sr for the Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced missile and fire-control systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr you will be responsible for converting early-stage designs into producible, cost-effective hardware that satisfies warfighter requirements and advances the effort from development through low-rate and full-rate production.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with design, engineering, and production to transition new products and processes into manufacturing, reducing risk and schedule impact.
• Lead early-production readiness activities and provide real-time feedback during assembly and flight-test preparation.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and Manufacturing Readiness Level artifacts.
• Conduct cost-reduction and affordability analyses and present concise briefs to Integrated Product Team meetings.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and drive cross-functional communication with program stakeholders.

Why Join Us

You will have high-visibility impact on a next-generation tactical missile, work side-by-side with senior government customers and LM leadership, lead the integration of breakthrough manufacturing technologies, and grow as a recognized technical leader within MFC. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, or a related engineering discipline).
• Manufacturing-engineering experience in an aerospace/defense environment, including hands-on shop-floor work; preferably in new-product-development that advances designs from development into production.
• Experience authoring, revising, and maintaining work instructions and manufacturing plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical data to non-technical audiences and influence senior leaders.
• Proven DFM/DFC experience and strong knowledge of machining, assembly, electrical integration, and process development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional teams, and deliver results in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to travel to MFC sites, supplier facilities, and other LM locations (~50 % of time).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, therefore must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (certification preferred).
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with SAP MRP or a comparable production-control system.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
• Background in mechanical-assembly, tooling, factory layout, and flow optimization.
• Exposure to additive manufacturing, high-speed machining, or automation.
• Experience leading Design-for-Manufacturing events, trade studies, or workshops.
• Design Experience using CREO or other CAD programs.
• Aerospace/Defense/Aviation 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.