ADP Skunk Works - Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3- Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin seeks a qualified engineer to develop and implement manufacturing processes, layouts, and production sequences for complex assemblies and systems. The role emphasizes automation, robotics, and CAD-based optimization to improve efficiency, cost, and quality across the production floor.

The candidate will leverage factory data for statistical process control and continuous improvement, while ensuring integration of input from design to improve manufacturability and device

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a technical field or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, QA, or production operations.
• Experience with vehicle system installations and integration into a final product; includes electrical, fuel, hydraulic, propulsion, avionics, or structures assemblies.
• Active Secret security clearance with a recent investigation and ability to obtain special program access.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvements.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and procedures including composite fabrication, structural assembly, machining, bonding, and/or installations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and production layouts.
• Drive adoption of automation, robotics, and digital tooling for efficiency and quality.
• Analyze 3D model data to optimize processes and write work instructions.
• Assess equipment performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Use factory data to develop SPC approaches and continuous improvement reporting.
• Provide input to product design regarding manufacturability and process capabilities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Engineering blueprints

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

iBase-t (Solumina)

Teamcenter

SFM

CATIA

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

What’s In It For You

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required to apply
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations.
• Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product. Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion systems, avionics, and related systems and/or Structures assembly experience
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvements
• Experience with some combination of the following: experience with manufacturing processes and procedures including: composite fabrication, structural assembly, machining, bonded assemblies &/or installations.
• Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years AND Ability to obtain special program access

Desired Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field
• Experience with various PLM systems including SAP, iBase-t (Solumina), Teamcenter, and/or SFM
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery
• Working knowledge of one or more organizations including: Operations, IT, Planning, Production Control, ERP, MRP, Quality or systems integration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
• Demonstrated ability to solve logistical issues and lead efforts to drive mission success.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning.
• Previous experience incorporating model based engineering into manufacturing plans.Experience with MRP system or SAP or other Manufacturing Execution System (MES) application
• Experience with Catia

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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, 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.