ADP Skunkworks - Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a manufacturing-focused professional in Palmdale, CA to develop and implement processes, layouts and procedures for assemblies and equipment installation. You will drive automation and data analytics initiatives to enhance efficiency, cost reduction and quality across operations.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree, have manufacturing experience across disciplines, and be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in process improvement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance prior to start per business requirements AND to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Leverage factory data and SPC approaches to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Nx

PLM programs (3DX, Teamcenter, PDM)

MES programs (iBASEt, SAP)

Job description

Standard Job DescriptionPerforms 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. Must be a US Citizen.

Standard Job DescriptionPerforms 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. Must be a US Citizen.

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.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in process improvment
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance prior to start per business requirments AND to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.

Desired Skills

• STEM degree preferred.
• Previous team lead experience.
• Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
• Experience supporting final assembly including collaborating with various disciplines to coordinate closeouts and system checkouts.
• 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.
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
• Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control.
• Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).
• Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.