Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: King of Prussia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Role Overview This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing production and capital projects with a strong emphasis on new product integration (NPI), CAPEX execution, and strategic production planning. You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources while supporting capacity planning and risk mitigation efforts. Your work will directly impact production scalability, efficiency, and overall program success. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Lead and support new product integration (NPI) efforts from development through production • Plan and execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting • Develop and maintain the production Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with program and production goals • Support capacity planning and production scaling strategies to meet demand • Contribute to strategic planning initiatives across production and operations • Identify, assess, and mitigate program and operational risks • Support project proposals and develop cost estimates and budgets (including Basis of Estimates) • Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful project execution • Provide occasional weekend or off-hour support to maintain production schedule compliance • Travel as required (up to 25%) Work Environment • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional interaction • Fast-paced production and project management setting with both tactical and strategic responsibilities • Work may occasionally require weekend or off-hour support • Some domestic travel required (up to 25%) Why You’ll Love This Role • Lead and contribute to high-impact production and CAPEX initiatives • Play a key role in new product integration and production scaling • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on both strategic and execution-focused work • Build expertise across project management, budgeting, and manufacturing operations Company Mission & Program Overview Our organization is dedicated to advancing production capabilities while meeting strict quality, cost, and schedule standards. This role supports that mission by driving effective execution of production and capital projects, enabling new product introduction, and ensuring long-term operational scalability. Why Lockheed Martin • A culture of collaboration and continuous improvement • Opportunities to work on impactful projects that support national priorities • Focus on professional growth and development within a mission-driven environment Candidates must meet all the following requirements : • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience/combined education in a manufacturing environment • Experience managing project schedules in a manufacturing, operations, or logistics environment • Experience in one or more of the following areas: new product integration (NPI), capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, budgeting/cost management, capacity planning, strategic planning, or risk mitigation • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically • U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance The following skills are not required but strengthen your candidacy : • Active Top Secret security clearance • 3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, logistics, or a similar environment • Experience with new product integration (NPI) or product introduction in a manufacturing environment • Experience managing CAPEX projects • Background in budgeting, cost management, and Basis-of-Estimates (BOEs) • Experience in capacity planning and production scaling • Exposure to strategic planning within operations or manufacturing • Demonstrated experience in risk identification and mitigation • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices • Project leadership or Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills 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. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.

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