Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer for the Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for creating efficient, cost‑effective, and high‑quality manufacturing solutions that support our Sensor Integration and Test Center.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts.
• Create and analyze 3‑D model data to optimize processes and generate digital work instructions.
• Evaluate equipment and tool performance, initiating corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
• Design statistical process‑control methods and integrate data‑analytics solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provide input to product design to align specifications with manufacturing capabilities.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong problem‑solving skills, and is passionate about advancing manufacturing technology. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge processes, work with advanced automation and robotics, and make a tangible impact on product quality and cost efficiency.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Must have the ability to work Weekday shift (Monday-Thursday 4/10s)
• Ability to obtain a Security clearance, therefore must be a US citizen.
• 1-3 years of related experience in a production / manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel)
• Experience in troubleshooting problems and developing solutions
• Experience writing technical work instructions
• Experience in process development and automation
• Knowledge of optical manufacturing processes (optical bonding, optical centering, interferometers)
• Experience with optics handling and cleaning
• Familiarity with equipment operation such as but not limited to interferometers, lens centering machines, pneumatic dispensing machines, plasma cleaning machines, cobots
• Able to work in a cross function, teaming environment
• Knowledge of GD&T
• SAP Experience
• Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma manufacturing, concepts, and techniques
• CREO/ProE experience with a focus on tooling, taking a concept through to final design and fabrication

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.