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.