Manufacturing Methods Engineer - Early / Mid-Career

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.

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.

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.

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