Job Description

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Aviation thrives on perseverance—learning from failure, trying again, and ultimately succeeding. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception, our passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission success has defined our culture. We celebrate the unique talents of our diverse team, whose collective drive propels us toward global opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense through innovation and inspiration.

Join Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Team and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology. As a Manufacturing Engineer Staff supporting the 1st shift Wing Systems production build team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive production efficiency, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor early career team members. Your expertise in manufacturing engineering will be vital to reducing costs, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for the F-35 program.

What You Will Be Doing
• Support Production: Coordinate directly with Production, Quality, IE, OE, and Planning leadership to support the 1st shift Wing Systems production build team.
• Project Management: Lead projects focused on SRR reduction, HPU reduction initiatives, tooling improvements, and engineering drawing reviews.
• Mentorship: Mentor early career engineers and provide technical support for complex manufacturing issues.
• Process Improvement: Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures and Manufacturing Plans while driving corrective action business rhythms.
• Collaboration: Partner with other build teams, including Marietta Center Wing, Wing Structures, Wing Mate, and EMAS, to drive improvements and affordability initiatives.
• Communication: Ensure proactive communication of major issues across support teams and F-35 build areas to support timely issue resolution.

What’s In It For You
• Impact: Play a crucial role in enhancing F-35 production processes and shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
• Growth: Gain hands-on experience managing complex technical issues and leading cross-functional projects.
• Innovation: Work in a dynamic environment where your ideas and contributions drive continuous improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Join a team of experienced engineers who will support your professional development while working on cutting-edge technologies.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
• A highly skilled manufacturing engineer with expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, and production support.
• An emerging subject matter expert who thrives on solving complex technical issues and driving improvements.
• A team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with leadership and teams across various disciplines.
• A proactive communicator who can collaborate effectively across multiple areas of the F-35 production environment.
• A mentor and leader committed to the development of early career engineers and promoting continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Experience with tooling and/or tool design concepts
• Experience with corrective action and/or floor support
• Experience reading engineering blueprints and/or tool designs

Desired skills

• BS/MS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with process optimization &/or efficiency
• Knowledge of F-35 production line practices and requirements
• F-35 Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience working in QADS, SFM, SAP, CAPP, and PDM
• Expertise supporting production on non-standard repair work
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational skills

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $95,900 - $183,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $110,300 - $207,600. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.