Manufacturing Engineer Sr. - Level 3

Manufacturing Engineer Sr. - Level 3 | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Sr. - Level 3 for the F‑16 International Co‑Production Manufacturing Engineering Support team which is responsible for providing engineering support to both international and domestic F‑16 co‑producers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Sr. - Level 3 you will be responsible for ensuring all F‑16 manufacturing activities meet engineering, program, and contractual requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production line and implement corrective actions.
• Identify tooling requirements, generate tool orders, and oversee creation, rework, or repair of production tooling.
• Coordinate with international and domestic co‑production partners to align processes and specifications.
• Validate that manufacturing work adheres to engineering drawings, program directives, and contract terms.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling changes, issue tracking, and resolution outcomes.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. 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 work hard and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned manufacturing engineer with strong problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative approach to working with multiple partners. Your attention to detail and commitment to compliance ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery of F‑16 production tooling.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Desired skills

• Strong analytical and technical foundation with gauge controlled tooling. • Aerospace Manufacturing Experience – Hands-on experience in high-precision, regulated manufacturing environments. • Project Management & Facilitation – Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion. • Value Stream Mapping & Process Optimization – Experienced in mapping workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing efficiency improvements. • Data Analysis & Visualization – Proficient in Excel, Tableau, and other analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making. • Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Strong collaboration, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement abilities.