Manufacturing Methods Engineer - Early / Mid-Career

Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

As a Manufacturing Methods Engineer, you will shape the way our advanced defense systems are built, ensuring efficient, high quality production that supports critical national security objectives. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability and performance of mission critical hardware delivered to our customers.

THE WORK

The Manufacturing Methods Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing assembly processes, creating clear documentation, and supporting operators across multiple programs. Working closely with design engineering, procurement, and program management, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure manufacturing readiness for high visibility defense platforms.

In this role you will:

• Develop and refine assembly processes, incorporating Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Write concise, complete process instructions and production documentation, ensuring alignment with engineering drawings and models.
• Collaborate with production, design engineering, procurement, program management, and manufacturing personnel to address production challenges and recommend solutions.
• Investigate production problems, evaluate materials, and propose modifications to processes or tooling to enhance quality and meet manufacturing conditions.
• Design and assist in the development of tooling, including concepts for welding, brazing, painting, and finishing operations where applicable.
• Operate and program automated equipment, and utilize cranes, lifts, and hoists to support assembly of large structures, wiring, cabling, coax, fiber optics, and soldering to IPC J Std.
• Lead training initiatives, independently instructing and mentoring personnel on new processes and experimental work to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Apply Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and standard Microsoft Office tools to support process development and data analysis.

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

WHO YOU ARE

You are a proactive engineer with strong analytical skills, capable of translating complex designs into efficient manufacturing methods. You excel at communicating across functions, leading training, and applying Lean principles to drive continuous improvement.

This is an early to mid-career level role and candidates typically have 3 to 5 years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to influence the production of cutting edge defense systems, applying your expertise to enhance manufacturing excellence and mission success.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

Personal computer skills including standard Microsoft Office programs and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for process development.

• Ability to write concise, complete process instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with production, design engineering, procurement, program management, and manufacturing personnel.
• Experience with engineering drawings and models.
• Experience with electronic assemblies or similar field.

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

Desired Skills:

• Familiar with standard manufacturing practices: wiring , cabling , coax, fiber optic , soldering to IPC-J-Std, machining and mechanical assembly of large structures, programming/running automated equipment. Familiar with the use of cranes, lifts and hoists to assist in assembly.
• Able to work independently to instruct and train personnel. May initiate and/or supervise experimental or developmental work to reduce costs, improve quality, or meet manufacturing conditions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to plan, coordinate, and implement process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with tool design concepts.
• Knowledge of welding / brazing or painting / finishing operations a plus.

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

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

The base range for this position in New Jersey is $64,725 - $139,471.

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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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.

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.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First