Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Job Description

The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin's inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.
As a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Center Wing Production Engineering team, you will be integral in advancing production efficiency and guiding a pivotal part of the build process. Your expertise in manufacturing engineering will allow you to influence operations beyond floor support, improving processes, enhancing the production system, and mentoring junior engineers to drive continuous improvement.


What You Will Be Doing


• Production Floor Support: Provide on-the-spot assistance to resolve production issues, ensuring uninterrupted product flow.
• Corrective Action Development: Design and implement corrective actions to reduce Scrap, Rework, and Repair (SRR) rates and decrease Hours Per Unit (HPU).
• Manufacturing Plan Updates: Update and improve the Manufacturing Plan to integrate new technologies and reduce defect rates.
• Engineering Change Evaluations: Assess engineering modifications to ensure alignment with production capabilities and efficient implementation.
• Technical Production Support: Offer technical expertise to Production Operations, supporting mechanics and other team members for smooth operation.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Lead initiatives focused on product span optimization and cost reduction to enhance profitability.
• Manufacturing Engineering Duties: Execute key tasks such as Tool Trial Runs, Work-Around Plans, and Supplemental Tool Design to support and refine the manufacturing process.
• Second shift

What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

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. • Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in the F-35 production process, directly influencing efficiency and product quality for a world-renowned program.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from career development and growth opportunities within Lockheed Martin's engineering team.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented team in a dynamic, supportive setting dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA • Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications

• STEM bachelor's degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Experience resolving engineering, production, tooling &/or assembly issues.
• Aircraft structural assembly and technical requirements experience
• Experience reading engineering blueprints

Desired skills

• Manufacturing Engineering Experience or Support Roles (IE, QE, MRB) on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter or similar military fighter jets.
• Problem Solving Skills -Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex, large-scale technical issues/challenges
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and cross functional teams; Production Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain.
• AutoCAD or Catia V5 experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing etc.)
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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.

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.