Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer | Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and defense solutions that protect people, connect communities, and shape the future. Our work supports national security, scientific discovery, and global innovation through our 21st Century Security® vision —focused on resiliency, urgency, and partnership. We believe the future of space depends on both cutting-edge technology and the next generation of engineers. That's why we invest in early-career talent, mentorship, and hands-on experience that accelerates learning and impact from day one.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Manufacturing Engineering Team in King of Prussia, PA. Help transform engineering designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes that support complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. You'll collaborate closely with design engineering, production teams, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery—while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career in aerospace and defense.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: In this role, you will:

• Design and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide producibility feedback to design engineering during development and production
• Write and maintain production plans and manufacturing documentation
• Evaluate nonconforming hardware and support process optimization to meet program goals
• Partner with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and increase efficiency
• Support Production Control by helping prioritize work to meet delivery schedules
• Analyze shop performance data and assist Quality Assurance with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support the development and production of advanced defense systems

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site in King of Prussia, PA
• Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional weekend or off-hour support as needed to meet production schedules
• Travel: May be required
• Team Setting: Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment with hands-on exposure to real hardware
• Growth-Focused: Strong opportunity for mentorship, skill development, and career progression within Lockheed Martin Space

"Nice-to-have" skills that strengthen candidacy:

• Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high-mix production operations
• Experience developing rework instructions, repair procedures, or flow alteration records
• Familiarity with missile, reentry vehicle, or complex system assembly
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, and labor standards
• Experience using SAP or similar manufacturing systems
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for 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 $67,000 - $117,990. 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.