Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Process Engineer (Missile Assembly) - Early Career
Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $97K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking an Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer for the Pike County Operations team. The role involves solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving manufacturing processes, and integrating innovative technologies in advanced missile manufacturing.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues
Analyze engineering data to develop new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions
Integrate new assets and emerging technologies into the factory
Support area‑wide continuous‑improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements
Investigate root causes of quality defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Masters Degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Aerospace or related technical discipline
Strong hands-on assembly / disassembly / troubleshooting skills of mechanical and electrical equipment and products
Must be able to work all schedules / shifts (first shift, night shift, and weekend schedule)
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Additionally, the candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment
Preferred
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering specifications, schematics and 2D drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) references
Ability to create and maintain Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings
Basic Knowledge of manufacturing factory operations such as: assembly processes, electronic testing methods, factory automation & equipment, and industrial safety procedures
Familiarity with manufacturing software such as: DELMIA Apriso for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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
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
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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