Manufacturing Engineer- Staff

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. This position is in Palmdale, CA. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation support
Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring
Hands‑on production‑floor support
Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special‑program access within 3 months of submission
Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.
Comfortable with hardware evaluation, troubleshooting, and subsystem-level integration tasks.
Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.
Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.
Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.
Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sub-system assembly and integration into first article complete air vehicles.
Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.
10+ years of experience with development / prototype / first‑article aircraft program support
Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware
CNC‑machining working knowledge
3DX / CATIA V5 software usage
Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, as well as interfacing with production employees
Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques.
Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
Operate within a Model-Based Engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.