Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Selected candidate will be required to:
- Perform floor support and repair support to solve immediate production constraints
- Develop corrective actions to improve the production system, reducing Scrap Rework and Repair (SRR) cost and hours per unit (HPU)
- Perform manufacturing evaluations of engineering changes
- Implement cost reduction initiatives
- Take complex technical issues and drive to resolution
- Other Manufacturing Engineering standard work (Tool Trial Runs, Work Around Plans, etc.)
- Developing/ Maintaining/ Improving our Standard Operating Procedures
- Coordinate with cross functional teams
- Maintain and ensure compliance to AS9100, Command Media, and any other applicable regulations
- Must be a US Citizen
This position will support the F-35 program, C-130 program, F-16 program, or the Machine Shop
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering field) from an acreddited College
- Strong ability in written and verbal technical communication skills. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and remote collaboration
- Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment
- Experience in engineering or manufacturing
- 1-2 years experience (0 years with a M.S.) in engineering or manufacturing
- Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly sequences (assembly, milling, turning, additive, paint, etc.).
- Manufacturing Engineering experience with fabrication and assembly in a production environment
- Experience in a Union environment
- Ability to apply structured root cause analysis techniques and corrective action plans
- Skilled in interpretation of engineering specifications and reviewing drawing requirements for manufacturability
- Experience implementing technical solutions, new technologies, or processes (tooling, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement
- Applied CATIA V5 experience or similar 3D CAD software
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63400.00 - $117800.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and through remote collaboration
- Interpersonal and collaboration skills in a team environment
- Experience in engineering or manufacturing
- US citizenship
- 1–2 years of engineering or manufacturing experience, or 0 years with a master's degree
- Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly sequences, including assembly, milling, turning, additive manufacturing, and painting
- Manufacturing engineering experience with fabrication and assembly in a production environment
- Experience in a union environment
- Ability to apply structured root-cause analysis techniques and corrective action plans
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and review drawings for manufacturability
- Experience implementing tooling, automation, robotics, or computer-aided manufacturing solutions
- Applied CATIA V5 or similar 3D CAD software experience
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