Machining Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2-5)

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting an invitation only in-person Hiring Event in King of Prussia, PA in June. To be considered for this opportunity, Manufacturing Engineer candidates generally have at least 3 years of related experience and have the ability to obtain a government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production operations by developing and improving manufacturing processes for a specific product line. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to help transition products from development into stable, high-rate production. Your work will focus on improving efficiency, solving production challenges, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output. At Lockheed Martin, the mission is to keep people safe and solve complex global challenges through innovation and engineering excellence. In this role, you’ll support space and defense programs by helping scale manufacturing processes from early development to full-rate production—ensuring reliability, efficiency, and quality at every stage.

Requirements

Experience supporting production or manufacturing operations
Experience working in a machine shop environment
Experience participating in or supporting design reviews
Ability to obtain a government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Ability to work at a facility that requires special access

Nice To Haves

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and work measurement methods
Experience in high-mix/low-volume or high-mix/high-volume production settings
Familiarity with machining processes, equipment, and methodologies
Experience creating manufacturing work instructions or production processes
Ability to read and interpret G-code
Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Experience with Creo or similar design software
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Active Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for machining operations
Review engineering designs and provide input to improve manufacturability
Create production plans and optimize workflow to meet delivery goals
Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Analyze factory and process data to improve efficiency and stability
Collaborate with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements
Design tooling and evaluate equipment performance
Support quality teams in resolving process-related defects
Contribute to the production of weapon systems, ground support equipment, and satellite electronics
Provide occasional travel and off-hours or weekend support as needed