Skunkworks Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX (and Palmdale, CA) seeks an engineering professional to support Skunk Works manufacturing and integration. You will work on-site with suppliers and co-producers, perform design reviews, and develop assembly plans to keep production flowing smoothly.

You will interpret complex drawings, apply MBSE concepts, and help implement manufacturing improvements on the shop floor, with significant travel and a focus on collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in manufacturing.
• Experience working cross-functionally with industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, QA and production operations.
• Experience supporting vehicle systems installations and integration into final products.
• Active secret security clearance within last 5 years.
• Ability to travel 25–75% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-producers and suppliers to address production needs and support events on-site.
• Conduct critical design reviews and ensure alignment with manufacturing processes.
• Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions for efficient production flow.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Provide direct on-floor support and troubleshoot issues.
• Utilize PLM and MES to develop manufacturing processes.
• Interpret drawings and translate MBSE designs into manufacturability steps.
• Collaborate to drive continuous product Improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Nx

3DX

Teamcenter

PDM

iBASEt

SAP MES

Job description

Standard Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Skunk Works is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with co-producers and suppliers to address production needs, relay lessons learned, and support major build and test events on-site at supplier/co-producer facilities.
• Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes.
• Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation.
• Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes.
• Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment.
• Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

Your collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills allow you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You have understanding of manufacturing processes and are eager to learn and adapt to our specific systems.

You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology at Skunk Works, where your creativity and problem-solving abilities will make a tangible impact. With a strong desire for continuous improvement, you’re ready to shape your role while supporting directly on the production floor.

You are a dedicated engineer ready to embrace new challenges and make your mark in the aerospace industry.

You are willing and able to travel from 50-75% of your time to support activities at co-producer and LM facilities.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required to apply
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations.
• Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product and/or rigging experience for moveable surfaces. Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, related systems, landing gear, and door rigging.
• Active secret security clearance, with investigation in the last 5 years.
• Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.
• Ability to travel 25 - 75% of the time, or based on business needs.

Desired Skills

STEM degree preferred.

• Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
• Experience in test engineering, including experience authoring test procedures and supporting production execution of said tests.
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
• Experience supporting build or test operations at a supplier or co-producer's facility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
• Demonstrated understanding of model based engineering principles, Lockheed Martin process specifications and manufacturing planning.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
• Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control.
• Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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, 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.