Description:You will be the Operations Engineer (Level 2) for the Production Operations – Tooling team. Our team supports tooling design and fabrication to enable internal customer missions.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Operations Engineer (Level 2) you will be responsible for coordinating cross‑functional activities that ensure high‑quality tool production and continuous process improvement.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Communicate and collaborate daily with Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Production Planning, and leadership to align on tooling requirements.
- Review manufacturing documentation and develop clear work instructions for tool fabrication.
- Create manufacturing plans, perform make‑or‑buy analyses, and identify production risks.
- Lead process‑improvement projects that mature manufacturing and sell‑off processes for tooling.
- Support the development of quality metrics and ensure delivered tools meet customer specifications.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with a strong grasp of manufacturing processes and a passion for solving complex tooling challenges. This role offers direct impact on mission‑critical hardware, exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, and a clear path for professional growth.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Bachelors degree in a technical Engineering discipline
- Knowledge / Experience with SAP, Windchill, or Apriso MES.
- Manufacturing Support Experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Skills:- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Knowledge and application of GD&T
- Experience with manufacturing and inspection processes
- Effective communication skills, including written, oral, listening and technical writing.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.
- Familiar with Computer Aided Design software.
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 KnowExpression 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
