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.
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Chelmsford, MA. Our team is responsible for designing, fabricating, and qualifying microwave hybrid assemblies, including substrate preparation, die‑attach, wire‑bonding, and hermeticity testing.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for defining processes, troubleshooting hardware, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Gain an understanding of all assembly techniques and materials used to produce microwave hybrids including substrate and die epoxy attach as well as wire bonding.
- Strengthen experience with J-STD-001 solder assembly, conductive epoxy attach of substrates and semiconductor die, gold wedge and ball-bonding, and seal / hermeticity testing.
- Design the sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tooling and other functions that affect product performance.
- Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
- Investigate hardware failures and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
- Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Why Join Us
We offer a purpose‑driven environment where your expertise directly contributes to mission‑critical technology. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals and have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Prior experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work overtime if needed to support special projects.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. Interim Secret required prior to start.
Microwave Hybrid manufacturing experience.
Design of Experiment experience.
Lean/Six Sigma certification.
J-STD-001 certification.
Automated epoxy dispense & component placement.
Automated Wire Bonding Equipment.
Defense industry experience.
Outstanding work ethic, excellent teaming skills, and ability to multi-task with multiple projects and job tasks.
Self-motivated, customer-focused, proactive, and able to professionally support and quickly adapt to changes in program or customer requirements.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with management, customers and peers.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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 an engineering discipline from an accredited college
- Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work overtime as needed for special projects
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Interim Secret clearance before starting
- Microwave hybrid manufacturing experience
- Design of Experiments experience
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- J-STD-001 certification
- Experience with automated epoxy dispensing and component placement
- Experience with automated wire bonding equipment
- Defense industry experience
- Strong teamwork, multitasking, communication, interpersonal, and adaptability skills
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