Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Manufacturing Project Engineer III | Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer III to support production efforts at our King of Prussia, PA facility. In this role, you'll help manage manufacturing projects by balancing cost, schedule, and scope, ensuring production stays on track while supporting long-term program success. This position sits at the intersection of manufacturing, project coordination, and operations—ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and driving execution in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee production and capital projects
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for manufacturing programs
• Allocate resources and support production planning and execution
• Assist with project estimates and proposal support
• Partner with production leadership to resolve schedule, cost, or execution challenges
• Provide occasional off-hour or weekend support to maintain production schedules
• Travel up to 25%, as required

Work Environment

• On-site role at the King of Prussia, PA facility
• Collaborative manufacturing and production setting
• May require occasional extended hours to support critical schedule milestones
• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting government and commercial customers

Company Mission & Program Overview

At Lockheed Martin Space, protecting what matters most is our mission. Space is no longer just a destination—it's a critical domain that connects technology, security, and humanity. We design and build satellites, spacecraft, missile defense systems, and hypersonic technologies that support national security, global communications, weather forecasting, and scientific discovery. Our work impacts billions of people worldwide and helps safeguard the future.

Why Lockheed Martin

• A trusted global leader in aerospace and defense
• A culture built on integrity, innovation, and accountability
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-critical programs
• Commitment to employee growth, learning, and career mobility
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Why You'll Love This Role

• Direct impact on real-world manufacturing programs tied to national and global missions
• A balance of hands-on production support and project coordination
• Exposure to complex programs without unrealistic experience requirements
• Opportunity to grow within Lockheed Martin's expansive manufacturing and engineering organization
• Work that matters—every schedule you manage helps deliver critical capabilities to customers

Desired skills

• Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for cost and schedule projections
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, or labor standards
• Experience leading or coordinating projects in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high-mix, low-volume production operations
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills

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.
• Employee will work on-site full-time
• No telecommuting
• First shift
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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.

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.

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.