Staff Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Excellence

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Palmdale location is seeking a manufacturing engineer to develop and implement processes, layouts, and production sequences for assemblies and installation. The role emphasizes automation, robotics, and digital work instructions to boost efficiency and quality.

You will analyze 3D model data, leverage factory data for SPC, and collaborate across industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, and quality assurance to drive operational excellence in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience in manufacturing env with cross functional collaboration across IE, planning, quality, and operations.
• Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvements.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes including composite fabrication, structural assembly, machining, bonded assemblies & installations.
• Active Secret security clearance within last 5 years or ability to obtain program access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and production layouts for assemblies and equipment installations.
• Drive adoption of automation, robotics and computer aided manufacturing software to improve efficiency and quality.
• Create and analyze 3D model data to optimize processes and digital work instructions.
• Leverage factory data to develop SPC approaches and analytics for continuous improvement.
• Provide input to product design to optimize use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing processes

Technical leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

iBase-t (Solumina)

Teamcenter

SFM

Catia

Job description

Lockheed Martin Palmdale location is seeking a manufacturing engineer to develop and implement processes, layouts, and production sequences for assemblies and installation. The role emphasizes automation, robotics, and digital work instructions to boost efficiency and quality.

You will analyze 3D model data, leverage factory data for SPC, and collaborate across industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, and quality assurance to drive operational excellence in aerospace manufacturing.