Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor)

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Grand Prairie, Texas
  • Full Time

You will be the Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) ME team. Our team is responsible for supporting all production activities for the GMLRS program, from line validation and supplier interaction to earnedvalue management and designformanufacturability reviews.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 Individual Contributor) you will be responsible for driving initiatives that have a tangible impact on program success and ensuring seamless execution of daytoday manufacturing tasks.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage daytoday execution and closeout of assigned manufacturingengineering tasks.
  • Gather relevant data and prepare concise briefs for Integrated Product Team (IPT) briefings.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support line validation and earnedvalue management.
  • Conduct designformanufacturability reviews and recommend improvements.
  • Adjust program ME staffing to maintain continuous coverage of all program needs.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment, brings strong analytical and communication skills, and is committed to delivering highquality results. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical production activities, work across functional teams, and make a measurable impact on the GMLRS program.

We are committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martins 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.

- Bachelor's degree in an associated Engineering discipline
- Experience with Manufacturing/Assembly/Production Processes
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to travel domestic and/or international at least 30% of the time
- Ability to interpret drawings, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models, product/performance specifications and other systems-integration technical data
- Ability to use MS Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex- Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
- Experience with leading
- Experience working with customers
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification
- Knowledge of SAP and/or MRP production-control system
- Proven ability to improve cost, schedule, quality and/or safety
Job ID: 522030800
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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