Manufacturing Engineer Sr - Level 3

Lockheed MartinFort Worth, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer Sr - Level 3 will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, responsible for developing kit tooling that enables engineering changes on Flight Test and post-delivery F-35 aircraft. This role involves creating and qualifying tooling for structural modifications across all three F-35 variants. Responsibilities include performing producibility analyses, developing tooling concepts, designing, reviewing, and procuring kit tools, creating usage instructions and installation guides, providing on-site technical support at depot and operational locations, and collaborating with various teams to address limited-life issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, related technical field considered.
  • Experience working in an Operations role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance, the selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
  • Active Interim Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Prior experience in the aircraft industry
  • Experience in 3D modeling and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and principles as well as work measurements and labor standards
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Determinant Assembly

Responsibilities

  • Perform producibility analyses and develop tooling concepts for engineering change implementation.
  • Design, review, and procure kit tools required for flight-test and post-delivery modifications.
  • Create detailed usage instructions and installation guides for each modification.
  • Provide periodic on-site technical support at depot and operational locations to validate kit tooling before depot-mod integration.
  • Collaborate with flight-test, depot, and engineering teams to ensure modifications address limited-life issues effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Flexible scheduling options
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