Mechanical Design Engineer Sr. ER-GMLRS

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) team. Deliver high quality missile and launch pod designs, drive them into production, and support the supply chain to meet demanding customer requirements.

Own production support activities, transition new designs to low rate initial production (LRIP), and lead MRBE tasks for the ER GMLRS missile and launch pod. Work side by side with the Camden manufacturing crew, suppliers, and cross functional experts to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analyses, and release updated drawings.

• Provide day to day production support and resolve manufacturing issues for ER GMLRS hardware.
• Lead MRBE reviews, generate technical data packages, and obtain or maintain MRBE authority.
• Perform root cause investigations and drive corrective action implementation.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and 3D models in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborate with Stress Analysis, Materials & Processes, Test, Production, and senior Mechanical Engineers to ensure design integrity.
• Support technical suppliers, conduct supplier visits, and validate supplied parts.
• Travel to MFC facilities in Camden, AR, and multiple supplier sites across the U.S. (~25% of the time).
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You’re a hands on, collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast paced, mission critical environment. This role offers the chance to work on a high visibility missile program, gain MRBE authority, and influence the transition from design to production. Based in Grand Prairie, TX, benefit from flexible tele commuting arrangement (up to 50% remote) and regular travel that broadens your industry network.

• Experience with Design Validation & Qualification Testing
• Past strong technical performance as an individual contributor
• Strong performance in a small team environment
• Experience with production change processes (NOCs, NORs, ECPs, CRs, CNs, etc.)
• Experience evaluating SDRLs (Supplier Document Requirements List)
• Demonstrated success assisting/managing component supplier development and processing
• Experience working in a Production environment
• Demonstrated success assisting component supplier(s)
• Geometric Dimension and Tolerance understanding
• Missile, rocket, or launch pod program experience
• Creo CAD software
• Windchill PDM software

• Previous experience in a Material Review Board (MRB) role, particularly in a production setting.
• Familiarity with the transition from development to production, including the resolution of design issues and optimization for mass production.
• Experience in mechanical design (preferably production phase) in aerospace or a similar industry.
• Prior experience with Lockheed Martin programs or similar defense contractors is a plus.

Grand Prairie, TX.

Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.