Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer Sr (Level 3), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.

• Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.
• Create pre-plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information to represented tool planners to execute tasks.
• Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and multiple downstream organizations to develop successful implementation of changes.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.
• Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.
• Provide estimates for job-level planning tasks for visibility of team''s workload.

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Basic Qualifications

• Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
• Proficient at reading and analyizing blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Experience with standard planning workflows, work instructions and documentation required for fabrication, assembly and installation activities.
• Must have working knowledge of Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) structure.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F-22 is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Shop Floor Manager, APRISO.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.