Manufacturing Engineer - Early Career

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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.

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a full-time Early Career Manufacturing Engineer for a position within the Aeronautics Business Area. Manufacturing Engineers provide support for all stages of a platform’s program lifecycle. The Manufacturing Engineering (ME) discipline is consulted and responsible for manufacturing plan development, full‑rate production stand‑up and support, and post‑delivery sustainment and modification activities. MEs are integral at every program stage for efficient and effective aircraft production.

This position will be embedded in detailed manufacturing plans, concepts, processes, and procedures. The day‑to‑day tasking will include working with design engineers and shop‑floor personnel to support production of our various platforms.

• Participate and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be self‑motivated, take initiative, and have a strong work ethic.
• Maintain a learning and continuous improvement attitude.

This position requires a detail‑oriented and organized candidate with demonstrated technical proficiency and capability. Strong communication skills—written and verbal—are required to successfully interface with various departments within Aeronautics. Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• Previous experience (or expressed interest) working in an Operations role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Prior experience in a related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and principles as well as work measurements and labor standards.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Level: None

• 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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.

Experience Level: 4 yr and up College

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Yes

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full‑Time

Shift: First