Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; 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

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) to join the Pre‑Planning Team, initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.

You will lead early‑stage planning, define requirements, create pre‑plans, and collaborate with design and downstream teams to enable changes and ensure robust planning documentation aligned with AMMM standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
• Able to read blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Experience with standard planning workflows and documentation for fabrication, assembly and installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.
• Create pre‑plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information.
• Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and downstream teams to implement changes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and guidelines per AMMM standards.
• Provide technical guidance to peers to drive high‑quality results.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

ECN evaluation

AMMM aircraft knowledge

MES/ERP/MRP proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

MES

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Standard Job Description

In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.

• Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.
• Create pre-plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information to represented tool planners to execute tasks.
• Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and multiple downstream organizations to develop successful implementation of changes.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.
• Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
• Proficient at reading and analyizing blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Experience with standard planning workflows, work instructions and documentation required for fabrication, assembly and installation activities.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross‑functional audiences.
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C‑130. F‑22 is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Shop Floor Manager, APRISO.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.