Manufacturing Engineer

Description

At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and defense solutions that protect people, connect communities, and shape the future. Our work supports national security, scientific discovery, and global innovation through our 21st Century Security® vision—focused on resiliency, urgency, and partnership.

We believe the future of space depends on both cutting‑edge technology and the next generation of engineers. That’s why we invest in early‑career talent, mentorship, and hands‑on experience that accelerates learning and impact from day one.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Manufacturing Engineering Team in King of Prussia, PA.

Help transform engineering designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes that support complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineering, production teams, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery—while building a strong foundation for a long‑term engineering career in aerospace and defense.

• Design and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide producibility feedback to design engineering during development and production
• Write and maintain production plans and manufacturing documentation
• Evaluate nonconforming hardware and support process optimization to meet program goals
• Partner with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and increase efficiency
• Support Production Control by helping prioritize work to meet delivery schedules
• Analyze shop performance data and assist Quality Assurance with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support the development and production of advanced defense systems

• Location: On‑site in King of Prussia, PA
• Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional weekend or off‑hour support as needed to meet production schedules
• Travel: May be required
• Team Setting: Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment with hands‑on exposure to real hardware
• Growth‑Focused: Strong opportunity for mentorship, skill development, and career progression within Lockheed Martin Space

• Experience with mechanical, vehicle, and/or electromechanical assembly
• Experience writing or contributing to manufacturing work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or design documentation
• Experience in manufacturing and/or production operations
• This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Active Secret security clearance is desired
• Experience operating in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high‑mix production operations
• Experience developing rework instructions, repair procedures, or flow alteration records
• Familiarity with missile, reentry vehicle, or complex system assembly
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, and labor standards
• Experience using SAP or similar manufacturing/ERP systems
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills in a team‑based environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

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

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…