Standard Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
THE WORK
This position is for an entry level manufacturing engineer to join the Manassas, VA operations team supporting a variety of ARCI programs.
As a manufacturing engineer, this position will perform the following tasks:
Provide timely techincal support to manufacturing assembler issues during the build process
Create detailed assembly instructions based on drawings and 3D models
Participate in engineering drawing and bill of material reviews to ensure optimal build efficiency and design for manufacturability concepts are utilized
Actively engage with the continuous improvement teams to identify opportunities for process improvement & apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields
Investigate root cause of failures/defects and implements corrective alongside the quality and design engineering teams
Collaborate with production control, assemblers, quality, design engineering, and project management to drive successful build and delivery of ARCI products to the assgined program(s)
This position must have strong communication skills and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a motivated entry level professional with strong communication skills and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings. You thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a self-starter mindset to drive results across multiple initiatives.
A level 1 employee is early career and typically has 0 to 1 years of professional experience.
WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to launch your engineering career within the Manassas operations team, contributing to the success of high-impact ARCI programs.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline (mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related) or equivalent years of experience in maunfacturing and inspection operations.
Strong ability in written and verbal technical communication skills. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and remote collaboration.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Microsoft Office suite experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required
Desired Skills
Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly sequences (assembly, inspection, etc.)
Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma skills and the ability to identify process issues/opportunities and implement cost saving solutions (affordability).
Skilled in interpretation of engineering specifications and reviewing drawing requirements for manufacturability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Self-starter with demonstrated self-initiated goals and results
Demonstrated capability to multitask in support of multiple concurrent programs and initiatives
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
