Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling
Fort Worth
Friday, 08 May 2026
We are Lockheed Martin. The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the courage to fail, to try again and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission success has been ingrained in our culture. It is that passion combined with a strategic focus on ever changing global challenges that shapes our path forward. Lockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the F-35 Program. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - This role is responsible for tooling and factory transition execution for the F-35 FACO, Fabrication, and Finishes (CFF/ LFF) build areas. This role may support both domestic and international tooling projects. - Ensure tools and equipment are identified, scoped and built to meet engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements. - Responsible for developing robust Statements of Work (SO - Ws) when contracting suppliers to execute work supporting our programs. - Required to work with Procurement and tooling suppliers to have the tools & equipment delivered in time to support contract milestones. - Required to work with Build Team Mfg Engs and production personnel to ensure requirements understood and resolution fully meets program needs. - Engage with Tool Design, Planning, Procurement, Facilities, ESH, and Tooling/ Fabrication suppliers to successfully manage the F-35 tooling & equipment portfolio. - Support special projects for unique requests including rate transition, tooling stand-up efforts, continuous improvement, and new initiatives. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,