Aerostructures Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Aerostructures Engineering Blackhawk Production Team. Responsibilities span from design phase producibility to manufacturing/test support, coordinating with Design, and ensuring fabrication aligns with cost and schedule targets.

Role involves providing operations support during assembly, generating standard work, and leveraging data to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• 2 or more years engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical engineering.
• Experience with CATIA and Solumina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Design during the design phase, perform producibility reviews, generate work instructions and order tooling to fabricate or procure airframe details and assemblies for Black Hawk programs.
• Work with design engineers during basic and detail design to ensure producibility within cost and schedule targets.
• Provide technical support to Operations during aircraft assembly and respond to airframe supplier inquiries; follow Sikorsky Engineering Standard Work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CATIA

Solumina

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times and innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times and innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.
THE WORK
This position is for a Manufacturing Engineer working in the Aerostructures Engineering Blackhawk Production Team. Manufacturing Engineering (ME) responsibilities include tasks from the design phase to the manufacturing/test phase.
During the design phase the candidate’s responsibilities will include coordination with Design, performing producibility review, generating work instructions and ordering tooling to execute fabrication or procurement of airframe details, assemblies and installations to support Black Hawk Programs. ME will work with the design engineers during basic and detail design phases to assure design is producible and can be fabricated to meet cost and schedule targets. In addition, the ME will be required to provide status on all ME activities associated with the assigned Program.
During the manufacturing/test phase the candidate will provide technical support to Operations during aircraft assembly and respond to Sikorsky airframe supplier inquiries. The ME candidate will perform all of the above in accordance with Sikorsky Engineering Standard Work, with minimal guidance and may be called upon to generate additional standard work if required.Who We Are
Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers.WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
With our employees as our top priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
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.Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• 2 or more years engineering experience
• Experience with mechanical engineering
• Experience with CATIA and Solumina

Desired Skills

• 2 or more years experience working as a manufacturing engineer
• Experience with CAD
• Master's degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.