Manufacturing Support Team Member Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Greenville, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Support Team Member - Level 3 for the F-16 Block 70 Manufacturing Support Team. You will support production processes and deliver on-the-job training, assessment, and certification for electrical and structural assembly.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, 6S/lean practices, and continuous improvement in a safety-conscious environment. Prior aircraft assembly experience and strong problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Experience with aircraft work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, and train personnel on-the-job in electrical and structural assembly procedures.
• Component installation and operational check out.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for any deficient assembly processes or skill gaps.
• Support corrective-action investigations, root-cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain 6S/lean practices within your area of responsibility.
• Act as supervisor during supervisor absences, build work plans, and set daily expectations for the team.

Skills

On-the-job training

Team-based manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Safety and quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years experience

Tools

Reading blueprints

Aircraft work instructions

Layout sketches

6S/Lean practices

Job description

Standard 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.

Standard 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.

You will be the Manufacturing Support Team Member - Level 3 for the F-16 Block 70 Manufacturing Support Team which is responsible for...

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Support Team Member - Level 3 you will be responsible for supporting production processes in a team-based manufacturing environment, delivering on-the-job training, assessment, and certification for electrical and structural assembly.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Observe, assess, and train personnel on-the-job in electrical and structural assembly procedures.
• Component installation and operational check out.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for any deficient assembly processes or skill gaps.
• Support corrective-action investigations, root-cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain 6S/lean practices within your area of responsibility.
• Act as supervisor during supervisor absences, build work plans, and set daily expectations for the team.

Who You Are

A collaborative, detail-oriented professional with deep knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles and standards. You thrive on solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality on the assembly line. This role offers direct impact on the F-16 Block70 production and a clear path for technical leadership.

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
• Experience with aircraft work instructions.

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.
• Must be able to explain/demonstrate in detail layout process and secure coordination of assemblies working to station, water, center, and butt lines shown on engineering documents and be fluent in interpreting and performing coordinated exact tolerance dimensioning.
• F-16 electrical and structural repair/modification experience highly desirable.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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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.