Manufacturing Engineer - Intern
About The Position
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Summer 2026 Manufacturing Engineer Intern In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing plan development, full-rate production standup and support, and post-delivery sustainment and modification activities. MEs are integral at every program stage for efficient and effective aircraft production. This position will be embedded in detailed manufacturing plans, concepts, processes, and procedures. The day-to-day tasking will include working with shop floor personnel, design engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, and other engineering disciplines to support production of our various platforms. A successful candidate can expect to: Thrive in a fast-paced environment Enjoy working in a production environment with operators Be self-motivated, take initiative, and have strong work ethic Have a learning and continuous improvement attitude This position required a detail-oriented and organized candidate with demonstrated technical proficiency and capability. Strong communication skills - written and verbal - are required to successfully interface with various departments within Aero. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
- Previous experience (or expressed interest) working in an Operations role in a manufacturing environment.
- Desire to obtain an Operations role indicated by expressing interest in 'hands-on' applications of engineering and manufacturing principles.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Nice To Haves
- Member of the SME, SAE, ASME, or other similar technical organization
- Design, build club/project experience (i.e., SAE Formula and Baja).
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
- Previous manufacturing/operations experience
- Prior experience in a related industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- manufacturing plan development
- full-rate production standup and support
- post-delivery sustainment and modification activities
- working with shop floor personnel, design engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, and other engineering disciplines to support production of our various platforms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
