Description: Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Entry Level Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to join our team in King of Prussia, PA !
In this role you will support the Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) as a process engineer assigned to a support process capability development and optimization for a specific product line as it goes through spiral development maturating into high rate production. The selected candidate will integrate factory process data of each spiral as it is produced to plan, develop and implement optimizations and efficiencies, and 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: machining practices, reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications; knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for advanced machining environments, with a focus on tool building and optimization.
Collaborate with engineering teams to review and enhance design for manufacturability, ensuring that tooling requirements are considered and integrated into the design process.
Create and implement production plans, inspect and assess defective hardware, and optimize production flow to meet program deliverables, with an emphasis on tool performance and efficiency.
Communicate with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements, gain efficiencies, and resolve tool-related issues.
Design and develop tooling and fixtures, analyze shop performance, and support Quality Assurance in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects, with a focus on tool building and maintenance.
Support the development and production of weapon systems, ground support equipment, and satellite electronics boxes, with an emphasis on tooling and manufacturing process optimization.
Travel may be required to support tool building and manufacturing operations at external sites.
Weekend or off-hour support may be required to support production schedules and ensure timely delivery of tooling and manufacturing projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Production support experience
Active secret clearance
Desired Skills:
Design review experience
Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and principles, as well as work measurements and labor standards, with a focus on tool building and optimization.
Demonstrated experience with high-mix/low-volume and/or high-mix/high-volume production operations, including tool design, development, and implementation.
Working understanding of machining processes, methodologies, and equipment, including CNC machining, milling, and turning.
Demonstrated experience generating manufacturing work instructions and production processes, with an emphasis on tool building and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret G-code, as well as experience with computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and production.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, as well as experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Creo.
Practical experience with tool design and development, including the use of CAD/CAM software and CNC machining equipment.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
