Process Engineer (Missile Assembly) - Early Career

Description:At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Missile Assembly) - Entry Level for the Pike County Operations (PCO) team. Our team is responsible for creating high‑tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet the next‑generation warfighter needs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving manufacturing processes, and integrating innovative technologies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Analyze engineering data to develop new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions.
• Integrate new assets and emerging technologies into the factory.
• Support area‑wide continuous‑improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements.
• Investigate root causes of quality defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment. This role offers the chance to work on world‑class weapons systems, partner with cross‑functional teammates, and make a direct impact on the warfighter's success. You'll benefit from flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy, fulfilling life.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong hands-on assembly / disassembly / troubleshooting skills of mechanical and electrical equipment and products.
• Must be able to work all schedules / shifts (first shift, night shift, and weekend schedule).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Additionally, the candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment

Desired Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering specifications, schematics and 2D drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) references.
• Ability to create and maintain Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings.
• Basic Knowledge of manufacturing factory operations such as: assembly processes, electronic testing methods, factory automation & equipment, and industrial safety procedures.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software such as: DELMIA Apriso for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

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

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: 4 yr and up College

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First