Manufacturing Engineer Senior; Level 3

Manufacturing Engineer Senior (Level
3)

A role in the Advanced Programs Manufacturing team responsible for improving producibility of early designs and creating manufacturing plans and processes during transition to low‑rate initial production.

• Ensure designs are producible, cost‑competitive, and ready for production.
• Evaluate designs and provide manufacturing feedback to improve producibility.
• Develop manufacturing‑readiness assessments and proposal packages.
• Perform make/buy determinations and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Production Operations, Program Management, and Engineering & Technology teams.
• Support fabrication of early‑development builds and present at design/manufacturing reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, chemical).
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance;
  Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.
• Broad knowledge of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production.
• Professional experience with product manufacturability (DFM), producibility, and design for cost (DFC).

• Experience designing and manufacturing complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly, manufacturing tooling design, factory design, and factory flow.
• Shop‑floor Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience in program development with emphasis on cross‑functional collaboration and leadership.
• Statement of work and proposal development experience.
• Experience with Make‑Buy generation and strategy.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handling.
• Knowledge or experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL).
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Part‑time remote telework is expected for a portion of the work schedule; schedules may vary.

This position requires US citizenship and a government security clearance. The selected candidate must obtain a Secret clearance, with an interim Secret clearance required prior to start.

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