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Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin · Arlington, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$71k–$131k
Degree
Required
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Arlington, TX.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, GD&T, Tooling
Base pay
$71k–$131k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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 $71k–$131k.

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 7% below similar roles

Typical $85k–$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 GD&T, 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 Arlington

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Full description from Lockheed MartinAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

will include, but are not limited to:Working in MPMLink Windchill on Change Notices that generate Change Task (CT)s and create/update MBOMs and effectivities.Working with the Production Planning and Control (PP&C) group, shop manufacturing engineers from different Lockheed sites, and

Basic

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Applied experience leveraging manufacturing and assembly process knowledge

Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Experience in tooling and fixturing

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Experience in reading/reviewing engineering drawings

Proven experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) 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.

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 for the PAC-3 Command Launch System (CLS) Program Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team supports all aspects of manufacturing and assembly of the PAC-3 CLS through make sites and external suppliers.

What You Will Be Doing As a Manufacturing Engineer, your work is essential for the program to execute current contract requirement as well as capture future business for the program. You will serve as a Manufacturing Engineering point of contact to the other functions. Frequent communication and collaboration with other disciplines including Design Engineering, Production Operations, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning and Control, Contracts, Master Planning, and Program Management are required. Experience building positive relationships, communicating across functional and physical boundaries, managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety is critical for the role.

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