Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Pod production team in Camden, Arkansas. The role focuses on designing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness, while supporting the production floor.

You will develop tooling and equipment, analyze production methods, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet production rate requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create statements of work for tooling based on requirements.
• Work independently with limited oversight and maintain clear work instructions.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑quality outputs.
• Knowledgeable about general manufacturing and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to meet production rate requirements.
• Provide engineering support to the production floor and design tooling and equipment.
• Document processes and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and tooling designs.
• Transition programs to production while increasing rates and adhering to standards.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tooling statement of work

Independent work

Work instructions creation

Attention to detail

Machine and tool design

Hand tools knowledge

Problem solving

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for the Pod production team. Our team is responsible for designing and improving manufacturing processes to make production more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, and for providing engineering support to the production floor.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for the Pod production team. Our team is responsible for designing and improving manufacturing processes to make production more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, and for providing engineering support to the production floor.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, providing engineering support to the production floor, and designing tooling and equipment. You will utilize your analysis and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment to meet production rate requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide engineering support to the production floor for issues that may surface in normal day to day integration processes by analyzing and using problem solving skills in a team environment in accordance with production rate requirements.
• Documenting the production process to ensure design requirements are met.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production issues.
• Developing and implementing new manufacturing processes and systems.
• Development of tooling and equipment designs from engineering hardware specifications.
• Design / documentation efforts to be accomplished IAW company standards utilizing Creo / Solid Works.
• Transitioning developing programs to production with increasing rates.
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and detailed specifications
• Ability to create statement of work for tooling based on requirements
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Ability to create and maintain work instructions
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail to create high-quality work products
• Knowledgeable of machine and tool mechanical design
• Familiar with common hand tools
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex issues
• Knowledgeable of general manufacturing and integration processes

Desired Skills

• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME/ANSI Y14.5)
• Proficient with MS Office software suite
• Proficiency or experience with AutoCAD, PTC Creo, or Solid Works 3D CAD software
• Knowledgeable of engineering materials
• Knowledgeable of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of tool design, fabrication, and implementation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $63400.00 - $117800.00

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.