Job Description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer for SWFLANT Cable Shop will optimize manufacturing processes for cable, wire harness, and cable assembly production. Acting as the primary technical liaison between Avionics Design Engineering and Production. You will ensure efficient, cost effective, and high quality manufacturing of electrical cable systems supporting the FBM Program

Key Responsibilities:
- Process & Layout Development
- Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from engineering drawings and schematics.
- Design and implement safe, efficient production layouts and assembly workflows for cable and harness builds.
- Specify, source, qualify, and maintain specialized tooling (e.g., automated cutters, crimpers, heat shrink equipment, test fixtures).
- Production Support & Continuous Improvement
- Provide hands on technical support on the shop floor, troubleshooting wiring, component installation, crimping, soldering, and testing issues.
- Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCA) investigations for recurring defects and non conformances.
- Collaborate with Quality, Test, and Supply Chain teams to define inspection criteria and test requirements, integrating them into the production plan.
- Manage and update all manufacturing documentation in line with design changes and configuration control.
- Develop and deliver training for fabricators and production staff on new or revised assembly processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a good understanding of production processes, equipment, and shop floor operations.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with corrective action and production support.
• Experience with process/product optimization and efficiency.
• Experience with SAP and Qnote processing.
• Knowledge of FBM manufacturing practices and requirements.
• FBM Cable Harness Manufacturing or general FBM Electronics manufacturing experience.
• You will need to be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start

Desired skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering drawings, process specifications, and manufacturing planning.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure.
• Experience with tooling and tool design concepts.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Knowledge of IPC/ANSI wiring standards and aerospace specification (e.g., MIL STD 1472)
• In depth knowledge of cable/connector standards, crimping, soldering, and wire preparation techniques.
• Familiarity with high voltage or specialty cables (e.g., fiber optic, shielded, aerospace grade).
• Proficiency with CAD/PDMS, MS Office, and preferably ERP/MRP systems (e.g., MES, SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent Organizational skills and Project Management.

EEO

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.

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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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. 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.