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Manufacturing Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$105k–$195k
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Fort Worth, TX. BS or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, Robotics, Automation, CATIA / NX
Base pay
$105k–$195k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage
Openings
4 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$132k. This one lists $105k–$195k.

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.

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How this role compares

Against 205 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay
About 42% above similar roles

Typical $79k–$132k, from 43 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

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 Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth

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What You Will Be Doing

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

requirements

to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Selected Candidate will be required to

  • ✓Perform floor support to solve immediate production constraints.
  • ✓Develop corrective actions to improve the production system, reducing Scrap Rework and Repair (SRR) cost and hours per unit (HPU).
  • ✓Update the manufacturing plan
  • ✓Perform manufacturing evaluations of engineering changes
  • ✓Perform QAR corrective action
  • ✓Create cost reduction initiatives
  • ✓Other Manufacturing Engineering standard work (Tool Trial Runs, Work Around Plans, etc.).

requirements

  • ✓Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href= https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits >Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>

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.

Fort Worth, TX

This position is in Fort Worth, TX<br><a href="https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/locations/texas.html?utm_campaign=aero&utm_term=texascareerspage&utm_source=organic&utm_content=jobdescription#Fort%20Worth">Discover Fort Worth.</a>

Basic

Qualifications

Basic

Qualifications

  • ✓Manufacturing or Engineering or Production Operations experience
  • ✓Experience Working in a collaborative and team-based environment
  • ✓Applied CATIA V5 experience or similar 3D software
  • ✓Experience reading engineering blueprints or tool designs
  • ✓BS or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

requirements

  • ✓Desire to obtain an Operations role indicated by expressing interest in ‘hands-on’ applications of engineering and manufacturing principles
  • ✓Experience in Aeronautics or Missiles and Fire Control
  • ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

This position is located at a facility that requires special access

  • •Must be a US Citizen
  • •Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business

Desired Skills

  • +Experience with root cause analysis
  • +Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • +Experience working in a union environment.
  • +Possess experience giving persuasive presentations.
  • +Possess good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • +Knowledge of F-35 production line practices and requirements.
  • +Ability to communicate effectively both orally and verbally.
  • +Knowledge of aircraft structures and/or systems installation (hydraulics / harness) procedures and

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