Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Manufacturing Project Engineer III

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 include:

• 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%)

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

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