Manufacturing Support Team Member – Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Manufacturing Support Team Member in Fort Worth, TX. You will ensure production aligns with engineering requirements and support quality compliance while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. This role offers a chance to contribute to the F-35 program and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Manufacturing or Production Operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Tools

SFM

QADS

MS Office

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Low Observable (LO) Coatings experience.
• 5 yrs Experience or more in Manufacturing &/or Production Operations
• Experience leading projects
• Knowledge and experience with SFM, and QADS software
• Experience with MS Office suite, including MS Project
• DCMA/Customer experience

Job Code/Title

E5014:Mfg Support Team Member Stf

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, as a Manufacturing Support Team Member – Staff (Level 4). In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring production aligns with engineering requirements while coordinating across engineering, quality, and customer-facing functions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Ensure Production Accuracy – Work closely with engineering teams to confirm that build processes meet design specifications.
• Support Quality & Compliance – Partner with Quality and Material Review Board (MRB) teams to assess non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Engage with Customers & Auditors – Serve as a liaison with DCMA and external customers, addressing inquiries and ensuring compliance with program and contractual standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities for efficiency, process improvements, and quality enhancements within manufacturing operations.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
• Innovative Work: Contribute to the manufacturing of the F-35, the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX
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Desired skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Analytical skills to establish, maintain and interpret key metrics
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Understanding of production operations processes
• Root Cause Corrective Action along with Green or Black Belt experience.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong network or utilize their knowledge or experiences to influence solutions that benefits business partners
• Gather relevant information systematically, consider a broad range of issues or factors; grasp complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues
• Strong communication and problem solving skills. The ability to work autonomously when provided work instructions.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of formal problem solving methodologies, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Desire to actively participate and support in production floor operations

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

074800:FW F-35 CFF SPECIALISTS

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76108

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.