Tool Design Engineer / GD&T / Missile Assembly - Troy, Alabama

Lockheed Martin; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Troy, Alabama is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to join the Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations. You will design, fabricate, and implement tooling and fixtures, using CAD software such as Creo and CATIA V5, and provide shop-floor support to resolve manufacturing issues.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree and at least two years in tool design or manufacturing, with experience drafting 3D models and ensuring designs meet government and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least two years in Tool Design or manufacturing.
• Experience drafting and creating 3D CAD models and drawings.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD secret clearance.
• Able to pass ATF background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and fabricate tooling.
• Create CAD models and drawings using CREO and CATIA V5.
• Provide shop-floor support to resolve tooling issues.
• Ensure designs comply with government regulations and safety standards.

Skills

CAD tools

Hands-on assembly

Verbal & written communication

GD&T understanding

Manufacturing processes

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

CATIA V5

Pro-E

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Tool Design Engineer working with the Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations (PCO) in Troy, Alabama. Our team is responsible for creating innovative tooling solutions for the manufacture of complex missile components and final assemblies.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Tool Design Engineer working with the Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations (PCO) in Troy, Alabama. Our team is responsible for creating innovative tooling solutions for the manufacture of complex missile components and final assemblies.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Tool Designer, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures, utilizing CAD software such as PTCCreo and CATIAV5. You will create detailed tool design CAD models and drawings, and provide shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborating with missile designers, production operations, and other stakeholders to conceptualize and design special tools and fixtures
• Creating detailed tool design CAD models and drawings using PTCCreo and CATIAV5
• Providing shop‑floor support to resolve tooling, technical, and manufacturing‑related issues
• Ensuring all designs are in compliance with government regulations, company command media, industrial safety, and engineering requirements

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, innovative, and driven to solve complex engineering challenges. This role offers opportunities to shape world‑class missile manufacturing, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and contribute to national defense.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim‑Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering degree or a related technical discipline at the Bachelor level or above from an accredited college.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in Tool Design or general manufacturing experience.

Must have a good understanding of drafting methods, creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings of various tools, support equipment, and factory equipment.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.

Must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background investigation to obtain “employee possessor” approval (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Desired Skills

CREO / Pro‑E/ CATIA V5 experience with a focus on tooling, taking a concept through to final design and fabrication.

Hands‑on mechanical assembly skills with building / assembling hardware, and the ability to clear verbal & written communicate skills, the ability to provide clear direction to all levels of education.

Familar with manufacturing processes (electronic, mechanical, optical assemblies), GD&T, precision machining, assembly sequences.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.