Manufacturing Support Team Member - E2

Lockheed Martin; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, Greenville, SC, invites you to join the F-16 Block 70 Manufacturing Support Team. The role focuses on manufacturing and assembly excellence with training, certification, and collaboration to deliver high-quality aerospace products.

You will participate in all manufacturing phases, mentor teams, analyze root causes, and implement lean solutions while ensuring adherence to stringent process standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or 6 years of professional experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting detailed blueprints, lay-out sketches, process standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the F-16 Manufacturing and Assembly process.
• Instruct and train personnel to ensure adherence to process standards.
• Develop innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive process improvements.
• Champion 6S/lean methodologies to maintain organized workspaces.
• Coordinate recertification and provide recommendations for de-certification.
• Address complex issues in aircraft manufacturing with technical expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Aircraft avionics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years experience

Job description

Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

What You Will Be Doing

Become a key player in the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics F-16 Program in Greenville, South Carolina, as an F-16 Block 70 Manufacturing Support Team Member. This role offers comprehensive training, certification, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality manufacturing and assembly processes for cutting-edge aircraft, driving innovation and excellence in aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all phases of the F-16 Manufacturing and Assembly process, with a focus on obtaining and maintaining certifications to excel in your role.
• Observe, assess, instruct, and train personnel on-the-job to ensure adherence to process standards and foster personal skill development.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges within aircraft manufacturing processes.
• Conduct corrective action investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Champion 6S/lean methodologies to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace in your assigned area.
• Collaborate with personnel for re-certification and provide recommendations for de-certification based on performance standards.
• Provide expertise in addressing a variety of complex issues in the aircraft manufacturing process, leveraging creativity and technical knowledge.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 6 years of professional experience
• Experience in reading and interpreting detailed blueprints, lay-out sketches, process standards and specifications

Desired Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills for the purpose of communication and instruction at all levels.
• 10+ years aircraft avionics, electrical assembly experience with a minimum of 5 years F-16 experience preferred. Understanding of structural layouts and sheet metal repair.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $59900.00 - $111300.00

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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.