Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin’s legacy of aviation excellence is built on perseverance, innovation, and a relentless drive to deliver mission‑critical results.

As a Level2 F‑35 Wing Systems Manufacturing Engineer, you will work with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams, gaining exposure to the fundamentals of aircraft structural/systems manufacturing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, SRR reduction initiatives, tooling improvements, and engineering change management.

• Project Support – Assist senior engineers on production‑support initiatives such as SRR reduction, HPU reduction, and tooling refinements.
• Documentation – Contribute to updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Manufacturing Plans under guidance.
• Corrective Action Participation – Join corrective action reviews, execute assigned Corrective Action Plan (CAP) tasks, and track issue resolution.
• CAD Assistance – Provide basic CAD support (CATIA V5 or similar) for tooling or A/C level repairs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering (IE), Operations Engineering (OE), Planning, Marietta Wing, Wing Ops, EMAS, and Final Assembly groups to communicate status and issues as necessary.
• Process Learning – Apply introductory Lean/6‑Sigma concepts and process optimization techniques under mentorship.
• Team Interaction – Collaborate with peers, share knowledge, and provide peer support where appropriate.

• Assist senior engineers in executing production‑support projects with clearly defined tasks.
• Update SOPs and Manufacturing Plans following established templates and review processes.
• Participate in corrective‑action meetings, perform root‑cause analysis on assigned items, and implement CAP actions.
• Generate or modify simple 2‑D/3‑D models in CATIA V5 to support tooling needs.
• Communicate daily/weekly status updates to relevant support teams and ensure transparency of major issues.
• Contribute to cost‑saving and efficiency ideas, presenting findings to the team for review.
• Learn and apply basic engineering change request processes, ensuring proper documentation and implementation.

3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with tooling concepts and basic tool design.
• Exposure to corrective action related activities.

• BS/MS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• F-35 Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of F-35 production line practices and requirements.
• Understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications, and manufacturing planning.
• Experience working in QADS, SFM, SAP, CAPP, PDM, and ICA.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Organizational Skills.

None.

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.

Fort Worth, TX.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY. Relocation Available:
Possible. Career Area:
Manufacturing. Type:
Full‑Time. Shift: Multiple shifts available.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.