Mechanical Design Engr Manager
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Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Description:
Job Description
You will be the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager (ETM) for the Launcher Fire Control System development team, leading a small team of direct reports and serving as the IPT lead for HIMARS and M270 programs. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for CFCS, CFCS Block III, and Anti-Jam development programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight of the design team, creating new and updated designs, and collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and program management, to drive technical excellence and program execution.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing technical oversight of the design team and SMEs
Creating new and updated designs, including 3D models, drawings, and technical data packages
Collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues
Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training, as well as performance assessments and salary planning
Providing technical coaching and mentoring to team members
Advocating for employees in opportunity discussions and promoting engineering competency development
Why Join Us
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.
We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager to join our team. If you're a strong technical leader with experience in launcher development, design engineering, and team management, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, develop and grow a talented team, and drive technical excellence and innovation. As a seasoned engineering professional, you will be a key player in shaping the future of our launcher systems and contributing to the success of our organization. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment will be highly valued, and you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our team and our customers.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
-Demonstrated mechanical engineering experience, including Creo/Windchill 3D CAD, component/assembly and overall system integration design,
GD&T fluency, tolerance analysis, and Material Review Board defect disposition and the ability to perform failure analysis.
- Small team management experience including task planning, generating Basis-Of Estimates (BOEs) and providing proposal support, demonstrated ability to plan, propose, and manage functional budgets and schedules, employee development and mentoring.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution.
Desired skills
Desired Skills / Experience: Demonstrated knowledge on model based transformation initiatives and ability to identify opportunities for their incorporation onto the various development programs,
SAP familiarity to allow interaction with production, quality, procurement, perform MRBE duties, and subcontract technical management.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager (ETM) for the Launcher Fire Control System development team, leading a small team of direct reports and serving as the IPT lead for HIMARS and M270 programs. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for CFCS, CFCS Block III, and Anti-Jam development programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight of the design team, creating new and updated designs, and collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and program management, to drive technical excellence and program execution.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing technical oversight of the design team and SMEs
Creating new and updated designs, including 3D models, drawings, and technical data packages
Collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues
Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training, as well as performance assessments and salary planning
Providing technical coaching and mentoring to team members
Advocating for employees in opportunity discussions and promoting engineering competency development
Why Join Us
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.
We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager to join our team. If you're a strong technical leader with experience in launcher development, design engineering, and team management, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, develop and grow a talented team, and drive technical excellence and innovation. As a seasoned engineering professional, you will be a key player in shaping the future of our launcher systems and contributing to the success of our organization. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment will be highly valued, and you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our team and our customers.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
-Demonstrated mechanical engineering experience, including Creo/Windchill 3D CAD, component/assembly and overall system integration design,
GD&T fluency, tolerance analysis, and Material Review Board defect disposition and the ability to perform failure analysis.
- Small team management experience including task planning, generating Basis-Of Estimates (BOEs) and providing proposal support, demonstrated ability to plan, propose, and manage functional budgets and schedules, employee development and mentoring.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution.
Desired skills
Desired Skills / Experience: Demonstrated knowledge on model based transformation initiatives and ability to identify opportunities for their incorporation onto the various development programs,
SAP familiarity to allow interaction with production, quality, procurement, perform MRBE duties, and subcontract technical management.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.