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Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Camden, Arkansas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job ID: 716471BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026
Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Senior for the Camden team. Our team is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing engineering solutions to support production operations.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for leading the development of tooling and equipment designs, providing engineering support to the production floor, and researching and developing mechanical products and systems. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing tooling and equipment designs from engineering hardware specifications
  • Providing engineering support to the production floor for issues that may surface in normal day-to-day integration processes
  • Researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of manufacturing engineering solutions
  • Interpreting complex engineering drawings and applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Why Join Us

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer Senior to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and manufacturing, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the success of our organization. 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 Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.


Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to work in an ordnance facility
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledgeable of machine / tool mechanical design
• Knowledgeable of general manufacturing / integration processes
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills:
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Proficiency or experience with AutoCAD, CREO, or Solid Works
• Knowledgeable of hydraulic and pneumatic systems/equipment used in a Manufacturing Environment
• Knowledgeable of engineering materials
• Promoting safety practices on the shop floor and eliminating safety risk
• Experienced with troubleshooting practices and technics to use solving production issues using failure mode effects and analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions (RC/CA)
• Implementing continuous improvement projects using 6S and Lean manufacturing techniques
• Customer service skills to communicate to the shop floor and train operators
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions and Bill of Materials (BoM)
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications including Geometric and Dimensional Tolerances (GD&T)
• Incorporating configuration changes on existing procedures and verifying alignment with engineering requirements
• Designing new tools and maintaining existing tooling/equipment
• Project management experience in writing a business case, developing estimates, reporting schedule, and coordinating task between multiple functions.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression 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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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