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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Associate Skunkworks Manufacturing Engineer -Level 1

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an Associate Skunkworks Manufacturing Engineer to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need. The role involves conducting design reviews, developing assembly plans, and providing support on the production floor to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.

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Responsibilities

Ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need
Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes
Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow
Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation
Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions
Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes
Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment
Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives

Qualification

Manufacturing environment experienceVehicle systems integration3D modeling softwareProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Engineering blueprints understandingSelf-starterCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Professional Work Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations
Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product. Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion systems, avionics, and related systems
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance after offer acceptance and willing to stay in current role/employment throughout the clearance processing period. Candidate must have a full secret clearance prior to start
Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM

Preferred

STEM degree preferred
2+ years of professional experience
Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years
Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact
Experience supporting final assembly including collaborating with various disciplines to coordinate closeouts and system checkouts
Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery
Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future
Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning
Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction
Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control
Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.)

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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