Skunkworks Senior Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, continuously seeking to enhance processes, improve performance, and reduce costs, particularly in subsystems installation and integration. This role involves leading small teams to ensure production needs are met and deliverables are completed on schedule. The engineer will conduct critical design reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams for manufacturing alignment, and develop assembly plans and innovative solutions for daily production challenges. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining detailed manufacturing products and documentation, providing direct production floor support for troubleshooting, and utilizing PLM and MES for process development. The position requires interpreting drawings and model-based designs for manufacturability and collaborating on product improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is collaborative, an excellent communicator, and effective with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. They possess an understanding of manufacturing processes, are eager to learn, and are motivated to contribute to cutting-edge technology at Skunk Works, leveraging creativity and problem-solving skills. A strong desire for continuous improvement is essential, with a readiness to shape the role and support production directly, embracing new challenges in the aerospace industry. Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company whose vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to customers' toughest challenges, empowering employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required to apply
Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations.
Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product. Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion systems, avionics, and related systems.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance after offer acceptance and willing to stay in current role/employment throughout the clearance processing period. Candidate must have a full secret clearance prior to start.
Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree preferred.
Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.
Previous team lead experience.
Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
Experience supporting final assembly including collaborating with various disciplines to coordinate closeouts and system checkouts.
Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning.
Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control.
Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead small teams focused on portions of the build to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need.
Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes.
Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow.
Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation.
Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions.
Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes.
Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment.
Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives.

Benefits

flexible work schedules
comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
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
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
Incentive plan eligible