Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineer Senior- Level 3

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA seeks a manufacturing engineer to develop and implement processes, layouts, and procedures for assemblies and installations. You will drive automation, analyze 3D models, and leverage data to improve efficiency and quality within aerospace manufacturing.

The role requires a STEM degree, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks/NX plus PLM and MES tools. A security clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with electrical harness design review, fabrication, and installation.
• Experience with 3D modelling and MES/PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and layouts.
• Drive adoption of automation and digital tools to increase efficiency and quality.
• Analyze factory data and apply SPC approaches for continuous improvement.
• Provide input to product design for optimal use of equipment and processes.

Skills

Engineering discipline experience

Cross-functional collaboration

3D modelling proficiency

Manufacturing process optimization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

PLM (3DX/Teamcenter/PDM)

MES systems (iBASEt, SAP)

MRP/SAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

What's In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm/LM_Benefits.html Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM required to apply
• Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.AND the ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.
• Experience in an engineering discipline in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations
• Experience in electrical harness design review, fabrication, and installation
• Experience in supporting shop floor production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
• Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA (preferred), Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).
• Experience with MRP system or SAP or other Manufacturing Execution System (MES) application
• Experience with planning functions including Computer Aided Production Planning (CAPP) and Shop Order Maintenance (SOM)

Desired Skills

• Understanding of systems including SAP and SFM
• Experience with Manufacturing Plan development
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery
• Working knowledge of one or more organizations including: Operations, IT, Planning, Production Control, ERP, MRP, Quality or systems integration.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to successfully work with other team members including Operations, Production Control, Quality Assurance, IT, Planning and Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
• Demonstrated ability to solve logistical issues and lead efforts to drive mission success.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning.
• Experience working with fighter aircraft in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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:

• 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
• 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.