Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Cable Shop Manufacturing Engineer
Kings Bay, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Electric Cable Builds who will design and optimize manufacturing processes for cable production. The role involves acting as the primary technical liaison between Engineering and Production to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing of electrical cable systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from engineering drawings and schematics
Design and implement safe, efficient production layouts and assembly workflows for cable and harness builds
Specify, source, qualify, and maintain specialized tooling (e.g., automated cutters, crimpers, heat shrink equipment, test fixtures)
Provide hands on technical support on the shop floor, troubleshooting wiring, component installation, crimping, soldering, and testing issues
Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCA) investigations for recurring defects and non conformances
Collaborate with Quality, Test, and Supply Chain teams to define inspection criteria and test requirements, integrating them into the production plan
Manage and update all manufacturing documentation in line with design changes and configuration control
Develop and deliver training for fabricators and production staff on new or revised assembly processes
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating manufacturability plans, conducting pilot builds, and ensuring design for manufacture (DFM) compliance
Qualification
Required
Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from engineering drawings and schematics
Design and implement safe, efficient production layouts and assembly workflows for cable and harness builds
Specify, source, qualify, and maintain specialized tooling (e.g., automated cutters, crimpers, heat shrink equipment, test fixtures)
Provide hands on technical support on the shop floor, troubleshooting wiring, component installation, crimping, soldering, and testing issues
Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCA) investigations for recurring defects and non conformances
Collaborate with Quality, Test, and Supply Chain teams to define inspection criteria and test requirements, integrating them into the production plan
Manage and update all manufacturing documentation in line with design changes and configuration control
Develop and deliver training for fabricators and production staff on new or revised assembly processes
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating manufacturability plans, conducting pilot builds, and ensuring design for manufacture (DFM) compliance
Preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification
Experience with automated assembly equipment and robotics integration
Knowledge of IPC/ANSI wiring standards and aerospace specification (e.g., MIL STD 1472)
In depth knowledge of cable/connector standards, crimping, soldering, and wire preparation techniques
Familiarity with high voltage or specialty cables (e.g., fiber optic, shielded, aerospace grade)
Proficiency with CAD/PDMS, MS Office, and preferably ERP/MRP systems (e.g., MES, SAP, Oracle)
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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