ADP Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineer Asc - Early Career-Marietta

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION in the Aeronautics division, home of the Skunk Works, seeks an Early-Career Manufacturing Engineer Associate to support process development and learn advanced automation tools on real-world production challenges.

Working side-by-side with senior engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with digital work-instruction models, data-driven improvement initiatives, and guided mentorship to accelerate your professional growth.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited STEM degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong academic performance in materials science, statistics & dynamics, manufacturing processes, CAD/CAE.
• Model Based Engineering skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support process development and drive manufacturing improvements.
• Learn cutting‑edge automation tools and digital work-instruction models.
• Participate in data-driven improvement initiatives with mentorship.

Skills

Model Based Engineering

Data science basics

Lean Six Sigma exposure

AS9100/DFARS/ITAR awareness

Python/VBA/R basics

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Asc - E1 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, home of the legendary Skunk Works, is the world's premier developer of cutting-edge military aircraft. Our reputation is built on relentless research, breakthrough design, and low-cost, high-performance manufacturing that keeps our mission-critical customers' fleets Ahead of Ready throughout every phase of the product life-cycle. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, we turn visionary concepts into operational reality, delivering unparalleled capability and readiness to the forces that protect our nation. For emerging talent, the Early-Career Manufacturing Engineer Associate role offers an unparalleled launchpad into this high-stakes environment. Working side-by-side with senior engineers, you will support process development, learn cutting-edge automation tools, and gain hands-on experience with digital work-instruction models and data-driven improvement initiatives. Guided mentorship, exposure to state-of-the-art technology, and involvement in real-world production challenges will fast-track your professional growth, positioning you to become the next generation of innovators who keep our fleets Ahead of Ready. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, anufacturing Engineering or a closely related STEM field (ABET-accredited prefeered)
• Strong academic performance in core subject such as material science, statistics & dynamics, manufacturing processes, CAD/CAE
• Model Based Engineering Desired Skills
• Advanced CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or Autodesk Inventor) with the ability to create complex assemblies, renderings, and export GD&T-driven drawings.
• Data-science basics - comfort using Python, VBA, or R to automate data-collection, generate plots, and build simple predictive models for yield or cycle-time analysis.
• Lean-Six-Sigma exposure - certification (Yellow/Green Belt) or hands-on participation in Kaizen events, value-stream mapping, and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards - familiarity with AS9100, DFARS, and ITAR compliance considerations.
• Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. 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
• 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.