Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, CA

91d • $81,600 - $162,610

About The Position

As a Senior 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

• Bachelors Degree
• Aero Aircraft or rocket hardware fabrication, assembly and or integration / installation.
• Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring and work planning.
• Hands-on or Support production floor experience.
• Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) considerations.
• Ability to obtain secret clearance within one year of submission and gain special program access within 3 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.
• STEM Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Aircraft fuel and hydraulic systems.
• Wire harness and interconnect installation/integration.
• Development/prototype/first article program support.
• CNC machining working knowledge.
• 3DX/Catia V5 software usage.
• PLM and ERP software proficiency.

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.

Benefits

• 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, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

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