Cable Shop Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Kings Bay, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer for Electric Cable Builds designs, optimizes manufacturing processes for cable, wire harness, and cable assembly production. Acting as the primary technical liaison between Engineering and Production, you will ensure efficient, cost effective, and high quality manufacturing of electrical cable systems supporting the FBM Program

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication—able to translate technical concepts across disciplines.
Ability to work autonomously and work with cross functional teams.
You will need to be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification.
Experience with automated assembly equipment and robotics integration.
Knowledge of IPC/ANSI wiring standards and aerospace specification (e.g., MIL STD 1472)
In depth knowledge of cable/connector standards, crimping, soldering, and wire preparation techniques.
Familiarity with high voltage or specialty cables (e.g., fiber optic, shielded, aerospace grade).
Proficiency with CAD/PDMS, MS Office, and preferably ERP/MRP systems (e.g., MES, SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

Process & Layout Development Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from engineering drawings and schematics.
Design and implement safe, efficient production layouts and assembly workflows for cable and harness builds.
Specify, source, qualify, and maintain specialized tooling (e.g., automated cutters, crimpers, heat shrink equipment, test fixtures).
Production Support & Continuous Improvement Provide hands on technical support on the shop floor, troubleshooting wiring, component installation, crimping, soldering, and testing issues.
Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCA) investigations for recurring defects and non conformances.
Collaborate with Quality, Test, and Supply Chain teams to define inspection criteria and test requirements, integrating them into the production plan.
Documentation, Tooling & Training Manage and update all manufacturing documentation in line with design changes and configuration control.
Develop and deliver training for fabricators and production staff on new or revised assembly processes.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating manufacturability plans, conducting pilot builds, and ensuring design for manufacture (DFM) compliance