JOB ID: 727471BR
Date posted: May. 26, 2026
Description:
At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to manufacturing operators, developing and implementing automated and manual manufacturing processes, and utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and improve production yields. You will leverage your understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences, and use factory data to develop statistical process control approaches. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical guidance and support to manufacturing operators
- Developing, implementing, and documenting manufacturing processes for electronic and electromechanical assemblies
- Utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and improve production yields
- Defining operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence
- Developing statistical process control approaches and integrating reporting and data analytics solutions
Position requires the ability to support up to 10% of overtime annually as required to support program needs.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and analytical Manufacturing Engineer to join our night shift team. If you have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering and a passion for driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies, and to leverage your skills in lean manufacturing and data analytics to make a significant impact on our production processes. As a successful candidate, you will be a strong communicator and team player, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Position requires the ability to support up to 10% of overtime annually as required to support program needs.
- Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics
- Ability to provide engineering solutions to medium complexity problems.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Wire Harness Assembly or Electronic Assembly experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
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 Schedules:
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.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level:
4 yr and up College
Business Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
Second
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
