Job Description

LMCareers Business Unit
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Security Clearance
Secret
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Aeronautics Company
Department
6M2P00:PD Mfg Planning
Job Class
Manufacturing
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques.
Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
Operate within a Model-Based Engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations.
Key Attributes:
Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.
Hands-On Expertise: Comfortable with hardware evaluation, troubleshooting, and hardware integration tasks.
Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.
Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.
Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.
Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with sub-system assembly and integration into first article complete air vehicles.
Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.
This position is in Palmdale, CA
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Aero Aircraft or rocket hardware fabrication, assembly and or integration / installation.
• Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring and work planning.
• Hands-on production floor support experience.
• Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) considerations.
• Secret clearance required to apply
• Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of submission.

Desired skills

• STEM Degree with 5+ years of experience
• Aircraft sub-system installation / integration experience such as fuel, hydraulic systems, and wire harness.
• Development/protype/first article program support.
• CNC machining working knowledge.
• 3DX / Catia V5, Delmia software usage. PLM and ERP software proficiency.
• Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.
• Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations as well as interface with production employees.

Virtual
no
Zip
93599
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Ability to Telecommute
No telecommuting
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time

Skills Required