Lockheed Martin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support the ATACMS Program Production Operations in Grand Prairie, TX. In this collaborative role, the engineer will assist with the process development of multiple mechanical parts and work directly with shop floor personnel on continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include supporting Notice of Change requests from initial impact assessment through controlled implementation, leading production line validations and first-article inspections to confirm process readiness, and serving as a communication liaison between engineering, suppliers, and customers regarding manufacturing requirements and changes. The engineer will leverage 3D model data and digital work instruction platforms to optimize operations.
Additionally, 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.
Additional tasks as assigned.
- 3+ years in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of previous experience
- Ability to review and understand technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Ability to travel domestic and/or international
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
- Experience with manufacturing and shop floor support including the ability to lead cross functional teams across multiple locations
- Experienced with manufacturing processes (assembly, milling, turning, EDM, additive, paint, etc.)
- Process improvement experience
- Experience in design for manufacturing / design for automation
- Experience creating and/or interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- ERP application experience (SAP prefered)
- Windchill / MPM Link Experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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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
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or a bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of previous experience
- Ability to review and understand technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Manufacturing and shop floor support experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as assembly, milling, turning, EDM, additive manufacturing, and painting
- Process improvement experience
- Experience with design for manufacturing or design for automation
- Experience creating or interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ERP application experience, preferably SAP
- Windchill or MPM Link experience
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