Materials and Processes Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

You will be the Materials & Processes Engineer for the Advanced Structures & Systems team. Our team pioneers the development and implementation of cutting edge materials, surface treatments, and fabrication processes that enable high performance aerospace structures across major production programs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (preferably in Material Science or Materials Engineering), or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Familiarity and a strong background in material manufacturing processes, material testing processes and procedures.
• Candidate MUST have the ability to travel and be willing to work off-sight as needed for assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering/Science.
• Experience with Materials and Processes associated with electronics assemblies and components.
• Experience working with full assemblies as well as subassemblies, down to components level.
• Experience supporting failure review boards and working towards corrective action.
• Familiarity with programs at MFC or experience working with US Govt DOD customers.
• Familiarity with evaluating and developing material and specifications.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and team environment.
• Candidate must have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for generating M&P support documentation, material plans, material and process reports, and potential proposals are necessary.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints, machine drawings, 2-D drawings, CAD drawings and material callouts and/or material processing note.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing materials and surface treatment solutions for engineering applications.
• Performing failure analyses, life prediction modeling, and material property development to support reliability goals.
• Authoring clear technical documentation and contributing data packages for design reviews and customer deliverables.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams—including product development, analysis groups, and production - to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Generating and releasing engineering drawings and related documentation using Windchill and other PLM tools.
• Supporting test planning, execution, and results interpretation to validate material performance.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices across the organization.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree