Manufacturing Project Engineer - Level 3

Standard Job Description

Role Overview

Support the successful execution of production operations projects by driving new product integration, production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and operational readiness. This role helps ensure production programs scale efficiently, stay on schedule, and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product integration (NPI) activities from development through production
• Plan and execute projects including budget management, tracking, and reporting
• Develop and maintain the production Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Align production schedules with program goals and operational priorities
• Support capacity planning and production scaling efforts
• Contribute to production and operations strategic planning initiatives
• Identify, assess, and help mitigate program and operational risks
• Support project proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to support project execution
• Provide occasional weekend or off-hour support to maintain production schedule commitments
• Travel as needed, up to 25%

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing and production-focused environment
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, operations, production, program management, and business teams
• Combination of planning, project execution, and operational support activities
• Occasional schedule flexibility required to support production needs

Basic Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, production, operations, or logistics environment
• Experience managing project or production schedules and coordinating work across multiple teams
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or project-based environments, with exposure to new product integration (NPI), budgeting and cost management, capacity planning, strategic planning, or risk management
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost estimates, cost tracking, or Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
• Ability to provide occasional off-hours or weekend support when required
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience introducing new products into a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading or supporting CAPEX projects
• Experience with production scaling and capacity planning
• Experience supporting operational or manufacturing strategy initiatives
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project or operational risks
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and principles, as well as work measurement and labor standards
• Experience developing and executing customer level briefings and presentations

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.