Job Description
Skunkworks Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Level 5) Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Automotive electrical systems Team supervision Equipment installation Electrical systems installation Manufacturing facility Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Motor vehicle electrical assembly Leading team collaboration initiatives Collaboration with manufacturing teams Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description JOB ID:
730696BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2026 Description:
We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes. Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow. Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation. Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions. Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes. Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives. Who You Are Your collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills allow you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You have understanding of manufacturing processes and are eager to learn and adapt to our specific systems. You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology at Skunk Works, where your creativity and problem-solving abilities will make a tangible impact. With a strong desire for continuous improvement, you're ready to shape your role while supporting directly on the production floor. You are a dedicated engineer ready to embrace new challenges and make your mark in the aerospace industry. You have extensive experience supporting electrical harness installation and integration into air vehicles. You are willing to travel 25% - 50% of the time as determined by business need. What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is located in Fort Worth, TX and will require travel as determined by business need to the Palmdale, CA location. MFGPE productionengadp Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required to apply Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations. Experience supporting vehicle systems installations and electrical harness integration at the air vehicle level. Prior team lead experience. Active secret security clearance, with investigation in the last 5 years. Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM. Ability to travel >25% of the time, or based on business needs. Desired Skills:
STEM degree 5 years experience in manufacturing engineering Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact. Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery. Experience supporting root cause corrective action efforts and a demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future. Demonstrated understanding of model based engineering principles, Lockheed Martin process specifications and manufacturing planning. Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction. Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control. Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.). Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level:
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
Yes Career Area:
Manufacturing Type:
Full-Time Shift:
First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business. United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers. Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility. Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role Levels:
Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management Locations:
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