Manufacturing Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA seeks a Lead Rework/Repair Manufacturing Engineer for the C-130 Operations Team. You will lead rework activities across build teams and provide hands-on training to mechanics and manufacturing engineers.

You will coordinate with EDTI for tooling and kit development, author repair instructions, and drive safety and efficiency across programs by applying best practices, OSRs, HRAs, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• GD&T training/experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/engineering requirements.
• Hands-on floor support experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to train, mentor and develop employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics standard tooling for repairs/rework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide significant rework activities across build teams.
• Hands-on training and development with mechanics/manufacturing engineers.
• Coordinate with EDTI for tooling development and kit design efforts.
• Develop rework & repair guides and instructions.
• Lead briefings across organizations and liaise with actions to reduce recurrence.
• Collaborate with production operations, MRB, design engineering, and supplier quality to ensure safe, right-first-time rework.
• Develop and coordinate OSRs and HRAs for safety and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate across programs to develop best practices for rework/repair.
• Work with Manufacturing Technology to pilot new tools and automated equipment.

Skills

GD&T training/experience

Strong communication skills

Blueprint reading/interpreting

Hands-on floor support

Training/mentoring employees

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Experience with LM Aeronautics tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics standard tooling (drilling tools/bits, verification gauges, etc.)

Drilling tools / verification gauges

Tool repair equipment

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Lead Rework/Repair Manufacturing Engineer for the C-130 Operations Team

Your Responsiblities Will Include

• Leading and guiding significant rework activies as needed across build teams
• Hands on training and development with mechanics/manufacuturing engineers
• Coordination with EDTI (enterprise drilling and technology integration) as needed for standard tooling development, Kit Development and design efforts to assist with Rework/Repair
• Development of R&R Guides and repair instructions
• Leadership briefings across orgs
• Serve as Liaison with Corrective Action Lead to eliminate reoccurrences
• Collaboration with production operations, MRB, design engineering, quality engineering, supplier quality engineering, M&P, Tool Services/Tool Repair and any other organization that is a key stakeholder to ensure we do rework/repair efforts efficenctly, safely and right the first time.
• Development and Coordination of OSRs (Operations Safety Reports) and HRAs (Hazardous Risk Assessments)
• Collaboration across programs and functions to develop best practices around rework/repair
• Collaboration with Manufacturing Technology to develop and pilot new tools/automated equipment to support rework or improved inspection technology.

This role is a key enabler to reduce and mitigate SRR (Scrap, Rework and Repair) hours and ensure safety

Areas Of Coverage

C-130 Build Teams (FWD, AFT, Wing shops, Mid, Mate, Final Assembly, Paint, Flight Ops), Mod Operations & Feeder Sites as needed .

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.

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

Basic Qualifications

• GD&T Training/Experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and interprint blueprints/engineering requirements
• Floor Support experience and the ability to be hands on in the manufacturing operations evironment
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and develop employees
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics standard tooling to support repairs/rework (Drilling Tools/Bits, Verification Gauges, Part Trimming tools, Clamping Tools, Fastener removal Tools, etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including: Manufacutring Engineering, Quality Engineering, MRB, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Tool Services/Tool Repair, EDTI and Production Operations Teams.

Desired Skills

• 8+ years of experience in a technical lead/manufacturing engineering role
• A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues
• Knowledge of the C-130 Specs, Blueprints and MPS’s/PPDs
• Knowledge of the C-130 standard repairs
• Supplemental Tool Development/Design to assist with Rework
• Additive Manufacturing Experience (3D printing)
• Demonstrated ability to provide succinct and updated reports / summaries for repairs being managed

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.