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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the full potential of space to cultivate innovation and push technological boundaries. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop and implement manufacturing strategies for complex missile assemblies, working closely with government customers and cross-functional teams to solve technical and organizational challenges.

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Responsibilities

Developing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, painting, and material handling for the production of complex missile assemblies
Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment utilizing the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and CAD tools
Developing manufacturing readiness assessments
Creating specifications and procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing aides; adapts equipment to factory and production conditions
Ensuring new designs are producible and meet cost targets (DFx) in a full-rate manufacturing environment
Driving cost reduction initiatives while identifying and mitigating production risks
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions for technical and organizational challenges
Lead team members in Engineering Change incorporation approach, Process Improvement, and Teaming initiatives
Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues to the root cause and implementing solutions
Improving the overall process of the build using complex, cutting-edge technologies and automation
Communicating directly with government customers and influencing design producibility
Providing Lockheed Martin and supplier manufacturing support
Research, recommend, and implement new equipment and technologies for supporting current and future production opportunities
Collaborates with Quality to develop tools, fixtures, and processes for inspection; incorporates inspection points into Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI’s)
Collaborates with Tool Design Engineering to develop and procure tools and fixtures to ensure drawing dimensions and tolerances are achieved; coordinate revisions and improvements
Monitors the performance of equipment and processes to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control
Ensures that processes and procedures re in compliance with regulations and customer requirements

Qualification

Manufacturing ProcessesLean Six-Sigma CertificationDigital TransformationNC ProgrammingManufacturing Readiness LevelCREOSAPMasterCAMTeam facilitationMentoring

Required

Developing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, painting, and material handling for the production of complex missile assemblies
Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment utilizing the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and CAD tools
Developing manufacturing readiness assessments
Creating specifications and procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing aides; adapts equipment to factory and production conditions
Ensuring new designs are producible and meet cost targets (DFx) in a full-rate manufacturing environment
Driving cost reduction initiatives while identifying and mitigating production risks
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions for technical and organizational challenges
Lead team members in Engineering Change incorporation approach, Process Improvement, and Teaming initiatives
Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues to the root cause and implementing solutions
Improving the overall process of the build using complex, cutting-edge technologies and automation
Communicating directly with government customers and influencing design producibility
Providing Lockheed Martin and supplier manufacturing support
Research, recommend, and implement new equipment and technologies for supporting current and future production opportunities
Collaborates with Quality to develop tools, fixtures, and processes for inspection; incorporates inspection points into Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI's)
Collaborates with Tool Design Engineering to develop and procure tools and fixtures to ensure drawing dimensions and tolerances are achieved; coordinate revisions and improvements
Monitors the performance of equipment and processes to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control
Ensures that processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and customer requirements

Preferred

Ability to mentor and teach individuals or small groups
Excellent Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six-Sigma tools
Experience in representing Operations teams for a wide range of difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Lean Six-Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Knowledge of Digital Transformation and Automation Processes in a Manufacturing Assembly Environment
Understanding and wide application of Manufacturing Processes (Assembly, Machining, Riveting, Painting, etc.)
First Unit Flow planning & execution
Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/experience
Experience with NC programming using MasterCAM or similar software
Knowledge of how to set up and implement new machining centers in production
Experience using CREO, DFMPro, SAP, and Apriso

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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