Manufacturing and Process Engineer (Missile Assembly)

Lockheed Martin•Troy, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing and Process Engineer (Missile Assembly) for the Pike County Operations (PCO) team is responsible for creating high-tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet next-generation warfighter needs. This role involves solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving processes, integrating new technologies, and developing digital tools to boost productivity.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline at the Bachelor level or above and 1+ years professional experience; or 6 years of related professional experience.
Knowledgeable of General Manufacturing Processes with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to demonstrate a high level of mechanical hands-on abilities to perform or assist in missile assembly and test along with repairing nonoperating tools and equipment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to obtain at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.
Must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications / schematics.
Understand basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) references.
Develop Lean System Manufacturing Processes that comply with government regulations, engineering requirements and company procedures.
Create and maintain manufacturing operator work instructions.
Working knowledge / experience of manufacturing mechanical assembly processes, electronic testing methods, factory automation equipment, industrial safety processes, technical writing, and teaming.
Familiarity with manufacturing software DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES), PTC Creo CAD, Windchill PLM with MPMLink and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.

Responsibilities

Providing hands-on shop-floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
Analyzing engineering data to create new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions.
Integrating new assets and technologies into the factory.
Supporting continuous-improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements.
Mentoring early-career engineers and fostering a culture of technical growth.