Skunkworks- Manufacturing Engineer- Level 2

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

3d•$67,000 - $133,400•Onsite

About The Position

As a 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.

Requirements

STEM Bachelor’s Degree
Hands‑on manufacturing experience
Hardware fabrication or assembly or integration / installation
Reviewing engineering technical drawings / definition
Ability to obtain secret clearance
Ability to obtain special program access within 2 months of submission.

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.
Authoring manufacturing assembly work instructions and planning work
Aerospace, aircraft or rocket‑hardware
Aircraft fuel, hydraulic, propulsion, wire harness, and related systems.
Development/ protype/ first article program support
CNC machining working knowledge
3DX / Catia V5, Delmia software usage, PLM and ERP software proficiency
GPA of 3.0+ and 2+ years of experience
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.