Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin · Arlington, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$158k
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Arlington, TX. Reliable production of the THAAD system.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $85k–$158k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 50% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$132k. This one lists $85k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 44 live postings that list pay, out of 206 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 205 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 16% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$132k, from 43 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 51%
- Root cause 47%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- Automation 38%
- New product launch 38%
- Six Sigma 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lockheed Martin in Arlington
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Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3 at Lockheed Martin in other locations
Lockheed Martin lists this title in 12 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Grand Prairie, TX · $85k–$158k
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- Orlando, FL · $85k–$158k
- Fort Worth, TX · $85k–$158k
- Courtland, AL
- Camden, AR
- Marietta, GA · $85k–$158k
- John C. Stennis Space Center, MS
- King of Prussia, PA · $96k–$178k
- Oldsmar, FL · $85k–$158k
- Titusville, FL · $85k–$158k
Full description from Lockheed MartinAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr you will be responsible for advancing tool design and manufacturing processes that enable rapid, reliable production of the THAAD system.
Your
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- ✓Experience in CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, or other 3D CAD
- ✓Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- ✓Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturing instructions, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
- ✓Ability to travel domestic and/or international 25-50%
- ✓Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
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.
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Standard Job Description
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for the THAAD Program Tooling Team. Our team is responsible for delivering world‑class missile systems through innovative manufacturing solutions and this role will directly be responsible for designing and managing tooling for the program.
will include, but are not limited to
- •Develop and refine tooling designs to meet production requirements.
- •Provide Design‑for‑Manufacture input and transition new or revised designs from development to production.
- •Lead manufacturing process validation activities and drive cost‑reduction initiatives to closure.
- •Identify production risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
- •Support earned‑value management and resolve tooling or manufacturing issues with internal and supplier teams.
Why Join Us
Take pride in joining a team that directly supports the safety and security of the United States and it's allies. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to deliver high‑impact solutions in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities while working with cutting‑edge tooling technologies.
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 Arlington, TX.
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
Desired Skills
- +Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree preferred
- +Experience manufacturing THAAD
- +Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- +Experience in a manufacturing or production operations environment
- +Process improvement experience
Pay Information
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.