Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques.
• Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
• Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
• Operate within a Model-Based Engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
• Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
• Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations. Key Attributes:

• Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.
• Hands-On Expertise: Comfortable with hardware evaluation, troubleshooting, and subsystem-level integration tasks.
• Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.
• Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sub-system assembly and integration into first article complete air vehicles.
• Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.

What's In It For You:

• We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

• 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.

This position is fulltime onsite in Palmdale, CA.

Desired skills:

• STEM Degree with 5+ years of experience
• Aircraft fuel and hydraulic systems.
• Wire harness and interconnect installation/integration.
• Development/prototype/first article program support.
• CNC machining working knowledge.
• 3DX/Catia V5 software usage. PLM and ERP software proficiency.
• Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.
• Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations as well as interface with production employees.
• Secret Clearance

Other Important Information:

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.

Ability to work remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule Information:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance:

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Program:

P47

Department:

6M2P00:PD Mfg Planning

Job Class:

Manufacturing

Job Category:

Experienced Professional

City, State:

Palmdale-CA

Zip:

93599

Virtual:

No

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available:

Possible

Req Type:

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect:

Direct

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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 $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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. 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.