AMMM Production Engineering is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Staff to serve as ME Lead for our F-22 scope. This is a critical position in the organization as the person selected will serve as primary POC for floor support, producibility, and overall build execution. In this role, you will contribute to the business with your ingenuity, creativity, and innovative ideas that will help pave the way for growth. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and have a passion for pushing the envelope and thinking outside the box, then this opportunity may be perfect for you. Your contribution will be critical as we continue to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready.
As a Manufacturing Engineer Staff, you will:
- Provide floor support for the execution of a determinant assembly build
- Serve as primary POC for build constraints and identify resolution
- Coordinate with other functional organizations to ensure the build progress continues on schedule
- Apply Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) Principles into early design reviews to reduce complexity, cost, and lead time
- Define and optimize sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
- Identify any new tooling & fixturing requirements in partnership with tool engineering
- Review worm instructions and will provide feedback for their improvement
- Support transition to full rate production of a range of products
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. The candidate must excel in cross-functional collaboration, exhibit strong organizational and project management capabilities, and quickly develop relationships to influence outcomes. The successful applicant will be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound engineering, judgement and accountability. Additionally, the candidate must consistently deliver high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment with demanding schedules and be able to contribute effectively within a cross-functional team environment. An Active Secret clearance or ability to secure one will be required for this position.
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.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
- STEM Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
- Military aircraft assembly experience (fighters preferred)
- 8+ years floor support experience in a production engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or project engineering role
- Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
- Demonstrated ability to drive build and production issues to closure
- Presentation, verbal & written communication skills
- Experience and understanding of standard tools for fastener installation
- Electrical harness routing and installation experience
- Composites structure experience
- Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six Sigma tools; Green or Black Belt certification is a plus
- Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/experience
- Determinant assembly build experience
- Fuel systems experience
- Tank sealing experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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
- STEM degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Military aircraft assembly experience, preferably with fighter aircraft
- At least 8 years of floor-support experience in production engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or project engineering
- Root cause and corrective action experience
- Ability to drive build and production issues to closure
- Presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
- Fastener installation tools experience
- Electrical harness routing and installation experience
- Composite structures experience
- Team facilitation skills and Lean Six Sigma tools experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Manufacturing Readiness Level knowledge or experience
- Determinant assembly build experience
- Fuel systems experience
- Tank sealing experience
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