Skunkworks Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation, continually looking for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration. This role involves collaborating with co-producers and suppliers to address production needs, relaying lessons learned, and supporting major build and test events on-site at supplier/co-producer facilities. The engineer will conduct critical design reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to ensure efficient production flow. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining detailed manufacturing products and documentation, providing direct support on the production floor, and utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes. The role requires interpreting drawings and model-based designs for manufacturability and collaborating with team members on product improvement initiatives.

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 and/or rigging experience for moveable surfaces. Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, related systems, landing gear, and door rigging.
Active secret security clearance, with investigation in the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.
Ability to travel 25 - 75% of the time, or based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree preferred.
Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
Experience in test engineering, including experience authoring test procedures and supporting production execution of said tests.
Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
Experience supporting build or test operations at a supplier or co-producer's facility.
Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
Demonstrated understanding of model based engineering principles, Lockheed Martin 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

Collaborate with co-producers and suppliers to address production needs, relay lessons learned, and support major build and test events on-site at supplier/co-producer facilities.
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.