Mechanical Design Engineering Asc Mgr

We are seeking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineering Associate Manager for our Grand Prairie, TX site. You will be the Engineering & Technology Manager (ETM) for Tactical Missile Launcher program. Our team drives the development and production of launcher systems and equipment, guaranteeing the highest performance and reliability for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. What You Will Be Doing As the ETM Lead, you will own the cost, schedule, and technical planning while managing risk, opportunities, and all customer/supplier interfaces. You'll set technical direction, enforce best in class processes, and champion the professional growth of a cross disciplinary engineering team, keeping the program ahead of expectations in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include: • Direct cost, schedule, and technical planning. • Partner with Production Operations and Development Engineering IPTs to smoothly transition products into production. • Lead development activities and reviews, including design assurance and system-level customer reviews. • Lead investigation teams, diagnose technical anomalies, and deliver clear, actionable reports. • Develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support new business proposals. • Expand the team's technical capability through gap assessments, training plans, and knowledge transfer initiatives. • Manage employee development, performance reviews, and salary planning to build a high performing, motivated workforce. • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering is required with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. • Experience in mechanical design for both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry is required. • Project technical lead experience is required. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal teams and external customers. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution, is required. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. • Experience with Computer Aided Design (PTC CREO or Solidworks preferred) • US citizenship required. Desired Skills • Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex technical challenges requiring integration with cross-functional teams. • Control Account Manager (CAM) experience. • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training. • Experience with 3D Technical Data Packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000 or ASME Y14.41. • Experience with creating engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. • Previous Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) experience in a production setting. • Participation with Configuration Control Board (CCB) in a production setting. • Experience creating cost and schedule projections or Basis of Estimates (BOE). Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. • For (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.