Skunkworks - SUAS Project Engineer Sr. - Level 3

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Palmdale, CA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is to support the sUAS Portfolio in the production operations organization which includes multiple platforms, programs, and physical site locations. The role requires understanding of all technical aspects of the build process, interfacing with program engineering, ME, IE, Tool Design, Quality, Prod Control, SCM, and MRP to ensure a smooth build process. What's In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Requirements

Production experience
Experimental or prototype manufacturing experience
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements; AND the the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Interim clearance required to start
Must meet at least one of the desired skillsets
Ability to travel 10%

Nice To Haves

3 Years of professional experience
Associate's degree in aviation, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings and models
Experience with 3D CAD software such as 3DX, Solidworks, CATIA V5, or PTC Creo
Strong understanding of buildâprocess flow (assembly, testing, verification)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, SixâSigma, or continuousâimprovement methodologies
Knowledge of MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) creation and negotiation

Responsibilities

Developing technical programmatic approach and strategy for manufacturing execution.
Supporting the development of offer to sell proposal and execution strategy for new build programs.
Driving technical trade studies and assessments to define program execution plans.
Providing Schedule Review Board and Make/Buy Board with required info and serve as Program POC while also driving Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Offload.
Working with Build Team Leads to tackle daily issues, reduce constraints, and drive to execute program requirements.
Standing-in for Build Team Lead during Program Management and Customer reviews.
Ensuring MBOM parts reach "negotiable" status on production floor (working with Engineering, PC, Planning, SCM, NC Programming, MRP, back shops).
Managing work-around plans and schedule impact as needed, coordinating through First Line Leader. Calculate/determine and communicate schedule impact to IE and stakeholders. Working with ME team on special tools and procedures required.
Participating in correction action triage and complete root cause analysis assignments as required