Manufacturing Engineer ASC

Manufacturing Engineer ASC

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Lockheed Martin Space in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer. The candidate will support the Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) as a manufacturing engineer assigned to develop, optimize, and implement the heatshield bonding process for a specific product line as it goes through spiral development maturing into high-rate production. Selected candidate to integrate factory process data of each spiral as it is produced to plan, develop, and implement optimizations and efficiencies; investigate efficiency losses/issue corrective actions to establish a stable, repetitive, and high-rate production line. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of the following:

• Adhesive bonding and curing processes
• Composite materials and heatshield manufacturing
• Reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• Experience with process control and automation

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Do you have a passion and dream to make a difference? Come be part of our team in the dynamic production operations side of Lockheed Martin Space.

Summary of key duties for this position:

• Develop and optimize heatshield bonding processes, procedures, and production layouts for an advanced manufacturing environment
• Represent manufacturing in peer reviews of engineering drawings to enhance the design for manufacturability of aeroshells
• Write production plans, inspect and assess defective hardware, and optimize production flow to meet program deliverables
• Communicate with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and gain efficiencies in the heatshield bonding process
• Create bond fixture designs, analyze shop performance, and support Quality Assurance in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects
• Support development and production of heatshields for various space applications
• Travel may be required
• Weekend or off-hour support may be required to support production schedules

Desired skills:

• Experience with heatshield bonding processes, including adhesive application, surface preparation, and curing
• Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with process control and automation systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

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.

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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $54,900 - $96,830. 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.