Skunk Works Manufacturing Engineer Level 2

Standard Job Description

Description: We are Lockheed Martin

Skunk Works is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration.

What You Will Be Doing:

Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build.

Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build.

Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment.

Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans.

Lead corrective action investigations and engage with members of cross-functional teams.

Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives.

What's In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including quality assurance, production operations, design engineering, industrial engineer, project engineer, manufacturing engineering, and/or process engineering
• Experience supporting air vehicle assembly and part assembly including some combination of the following: composites fabrication, metallics fabrication, structural assembly, systems installation, test operations
• Experience in integrated corrective action, cause map development, RCCA
• Active secret security clearance with an investigation in the last 5 years or enrollment in CE
• Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start

Desired Skills

• STEM degree preferred with 2+ years of experience
• Black belt certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
• Experience with audit teams or performing process audits
• Experience with facilitating kaizen events and tiger team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, model based engineering, process specifications. and manufacturing planning.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
• Experience working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.