Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a position in Grand Prairie, TX. This position will support the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Development team. The programs are in various phases of development where concepts are created, designs are involving, trade studies are performed, advanced technologies are tested, and preparations are made ahead of production. The primary mission of this position is to ensure new designs are producible (Design for Manufacturing / Assembly) in a full rate manufacturing environment at a competitive cost (Design to Cost).
The position will serve as a Manufacturing Engineering point of contact to the other functions. Frequent communication and collaboration with other disciplines including Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning and Control, Contracts, Master Planning, and Program Management are required. It can also involve developing or maturing manufacturing readiness assessments, creating manufacturing plans, make or buy analysis, presenting at various design and manufacturing reviews, travel to various manufacturing facilities including suppliers and other Lockheed sites to support testing and hardware or tooling related issues that may arise.
The position will evaluate designs and provide manufacturing feedback to lead to affordable and manufacturable designs while still meeting performance requirements. The ability to question design requirements that drive cost to ensure there is good technical justification is desired. Being able to build relationships and work in a collaborative environment with other disciplines and across multiple locations is essential.

This position supports the production activities for the Program which could include leading production line validations, on site supplier production support, internal manufacturing shop support, earned value management, proposal support, tooling, design for manufacture and any other program related production activity.

Basic Qualifications

Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data.

Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Ability to travel domestic and/or international.

Manufacturing background.

Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.

Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations

Desired Skills

Experience in design for manufacturing.

SAP application experience.

Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) experience.

Experience with development programs.

Experience in machining, welding, casting, and/or mechanical assembly.

Ability to effectively present technical information to non technical people.

Experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Experience manufacturing circuit card assemblies to J-STD-001 Class 3.

Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost.

Experience working with Government customers.

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Process improvement experience.