Senior Composite & Adhesive Process Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, NY, is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead composite process development for circuit-board production, aiming to boost yield and reduce cost while ensuring reliability of mission-critical systems.

You will design and qualify adhesive/sealant applications, collaborate with materials, quality, and manufacturing teams, mentor junior staff, and help transfer new processes from pilot to full-scale production in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience with non-metallic materials (sealants, adhesives, polymers, composites).
• Experience with material property testing and ASTM standards (e.g., ASTMD638, D256) and failure analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead composite process development to boost yield and reduce cost.
• Design and qualify adhesive/sealant applications for circuit-board assemblies.
• Collaborate with materials, quality, and manufacturing to implement improvements.
• Analyze process data, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to uphold safety and excellence.
• Support transfer of processes from pilot to full-scale manufacturing with supply chain.

Skills

Composite materials

Adhesives & sealants

Materials testing

Education

B.S./M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, NY, is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead composite process development for circuit-board production, aiming to boost yield and reduce cost while ensuring reliability of mission-critical systems.

You will design and qualify adhesive/sealant applications, collaborate with materials, quality, and manufacturing teams, mentor junior staff, and help transfer new processes from pilot to full-scale production in a fast-paced defense environment.