Manufacturing Methods / Process Engineer - Early / Mid-Career

Lockheed Martin; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Moorestown, NJ, seeks a manufacturing professional to develop and refine assembly processes using Lean principles to boost efficiency and reduce cost.

You’ll write concise process instructions, align documentation with drawings, and collaborate across production, design engineering, procurement, and program management to solve challenges and drive quality improvements. A US citizenship and government security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office and MES for process development.
• Ability to write concise, complete process instructions.
• Ability to collaborate across production, design engineering, procurement, program management and manufacturing.
• Experience with engineering drawings and models.
• Experience with large mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with fiber-optic assembly/manufacturing.
• Experience with large-scale material handling equipment and overhead cranes/lifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine assembly processes using Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Write concise, complete process instructions and production documentation aligned with engineering drawings and models.
• Collaborate with production, design engineering, procurement, program management, and manufacturing to address production challenges and propose solutions.
• Investigate production problems, evaluate materials, and modify processes or tooling to enhance quality.
• Design and assist in tooling development for welding, brazing, painting, and finishing operations.
• Operate and program automated equipment; use cranes, lifts, and hoists for assembly of large structures.
• Lead training for new processes, mentoring staff to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Apply MES and MS Office to support process development and data analysis.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Process instructions writing

Cross-functional team

Engineering drawings

Fiber-optic assembly

Large assemblies

Lean manufacturing

Welding/ brazing

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

• Develop and refine assembly processes, incorporating Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency

and reduce cost.

• Write concise, complete process instructions and production documentation, ensuring alignment with engineering drawings and models.

• Collaborate with production, design engineering, procurement, program management, and manufacturing personnel to address production challenges and recommend solutions.

• Investigate production problems, evaluate materials, and propose modifications to processes or tooling to enhance quality and meet manufacturing conditions.

• Design and assist in the development of tooling, including concepts for welding, brazing, painting, and finishing operations where applicable.

• Operate and program automated equipment, and utilize cranes, lifts, and hoists to support assembly of large structures, wiring, cabling, coax, fiber optics, and soldering to IPC J Std.

• Lead training initiatives, independently instructing and mentoring personnel on new processes and experimental work to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.

• Apply Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and standard Microsoft Office tools to support process development and data analysis.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Employee's in this role typically have 2 to 5 years of professional experience.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

LOCKHEED MARTIN: AN AWARD-WINNING PLACE TO WORK

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and you can, too. As part of our culture of innovation, you’ll have outstanding benefits and amenities, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to honor your hard work, and more.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal computer skills including standard Microsoft Office programs and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for process development.
• Ability to write concise, complete process instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with production, design engineering, procurement, program management, and manufacturing personnel (Cross Functional Team).
• Experience with engineering drawings and models.
• Experience with large mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with fiber-optic assembly/manufacturing.
• Experience with large scale material handling equipment and overhead cranes/ lifts for assembly methods.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Familiar with standard manufacturing practices: wiring , cabling , coax , soldering to IPC-J- Std, machining, programming/running automated equipment.
• Able to work independently to instruct and train personnel. May initiate and/or supervise experimental or developmental work to reduce costs, improve quality, or meet manufacturing conditions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to plan, coordinate, and implement process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with tool design concepts.
• Knowledge of welding / brazing or painting / finishing operations.

PAY INFORMATION

• $64725.00 - $139471.00

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

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.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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) 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.