Aerostructures Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Aerostructures Manufacturing Engineer Senior | Lockheed Martin

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times and innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

This position is for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer working in the Aerostructures Manufacturing Engineering group FMC Product Center as a CNC Programmer/ME. Candidate needs to have a strong CNC programing background as well as Manufacturing Engineering and processing background. Responsible for developing and writing programs for numerically controlled extrusion milling machines using engineering specifications and drawings. Our team is responsible for ensuring that parts are machined accurately and efficiently, and that programs are optimized for production. As a key member of our Aerostructures Engineer team, you will:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for part fabrication, processing, and assembly.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies (automation, robotics, CAM software) to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve quality.
• Create and analyze 3 D model data to optimize manufacturing workflows and generate digital work instructions.
• Define operation procedures and build machining sequences based on material knowledge and automated processes.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling performance, conduct root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions to maintain operational excellence.
• Develop statistical process control (SPC) methods and integrate reporting/analytics solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provide design feedback to product engineers, recommending specifications and manufacturing techniques that leverage existing equipment capabilities.

You are a highly motivated and creative engineer with a strong foundation in CNC and systems like CATIA V5/V6, and experienced in designing metallic and composite structures. You are a detail-oriented and innovative problem-solver, with excellent communication and teamwork skills, and proficient in a range of technical tools.

With our employees as our top priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. (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. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.