Full Description

Standard Job Description

The Production Rapid Response Team leads cross-functional efforts to ensure new and existing products are designed for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing. This role leads rapid changes to design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and operations to implement producibility improvements.

This role blends hands‑on engineering expertise with program‑control responsibilities, ensuring technical excellence while fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Assess product designs for manufacturability, assembly complexity, tooling requirements, process capability, production scalability, testability and test synergy improvements Drive designs for cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability improvements Develop and improve production processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and test methods Analyze data to identify opportunities for yield improvement, cycle-time reduction, capacity improvement, and cost reduction

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, values technical excellence, and seeks to make a tangible impact on product manufacturing. This role offers the chance to shape processes that directly influence product success and to work with a high‑performing team dedicated to continuous improvement.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or System Engineering or a related discipline Must be a US Citizen and have ability to obtain a Secret clearance 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, or product development

Manufacturing Process knowledge: CNC, electronic and electro-mechanical fabrication and assembly, assembly and automation Engineering and Drawings GD&T, datum and tolerance analysis, surface finishes, material specifications, special processes Electronics manufacturing and testing Experience leading cross-functional teams Strong background in DFM/DFA and production process development Alternative Inspection and automated inspection implementation Experience transitioning products from prototype to production Experience with complex mechanical, electromechanical, aerospace designs

Desired Skills

Strategic Thinking & Decision‑Making Manufacturing processes and assembly (DFM/DFA) Design for Cost (DFC) GD&T and engineering drawings Cost and cycle-time analysis Manufacturing process evaluation Project and stakeholder management Strong communication and leadership skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.