Machining Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3
Lockheed Martin · King of Prussia, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $96k–$178k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in King of Prussia, PA. In this role, you’ll drive machining strategy, validate programs on the shop floor, and help improve manufacturing performance from prototype through full-rate production.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, SPC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining
- Base pay
- $96k–$178k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $79k–$120k. This one lists $96k–$178k.
Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 52 manufacturing engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 51 other live manufacturing postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 41% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$118k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 58%
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- Root cause 40%
- ✓ Automation 37%
- Six Sigma 31%
- ✓ New product launch 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia
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Full description from Lockheed MartinAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings and define machining approaches
- ◆Select tooling, speeds, and feeds to balance precision and efficiency
- ◆Validate programs through machine prove-outs and setup support
- ◆Troubleshoot machining and production issues in real time
- ◆Create and maintain clear manufacturing work instructions
- ◆Train and support machine operators as needed
- ◆Assist with new equipment setup and production ramp-up
- ◆Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes
- ◆Support tooling and fixture development for repeatability and performance
requirements
to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Basic
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must meet all
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required
- ✓Experience with Siemens NX CAM software
- ✓Familiarity with Mazak / Mazatrol controllers
- ✓Experience with tooling or fixture design
- ✓Background in process improvement or lean manufacturing
- ✓Experience supporting new product introduction or production ramp-up
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.
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
Role Overview
Turn complex engineering designs into precise, production-ready CNC programs. In this role, you’ll drive machining strategy, validate programs on the shop floor, and help improve manufacturing performance from prototype through full-rate production.
Work Environment
- •On-site, hands-on manufacturing environment
- •Fast-paced production setting with evolving priorities
- •High collaboration with engineering, operators, and manufacturing teams
- •Focus on precision, quality, and continuous improvement
Why You’ll Love This Role
- •Work on advanced, mission-critical hardware
- •See your programs directly impact production and performance
- •Collaborate with a skilled, cross-functional team
- •Influence machining strategy and process improvements
- •Opportunities to grow technical and manufacturing expertise
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification
listed
- •Minimum of 3 years experience programming CNC machines (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)
- •Proficiency with CAM software for CNC programming
- •Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, speeds, and feeds
- •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and define machining strategies
- •Experience validating CNC programs (prove-outs) and troubleshooting production issues
- •Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with engineering and production teams
- •Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- •Ability to work on-site full-time