Manufacturing Engineer – Planner Level 2

What You Will Be Doing

In this Manufacturing Engineer role in Planning, you will be a key member of the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions Pre Planning Team, responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product interface execution. This technical role demands a collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn from peers, and a commitment to delivering high quality results.

• Lead the early stage planning process for new product introductions, ensuring that all manufacturing requirements are clearly defined and aligned with product design.
• Create pre-plans, including tooling needs, material flow, and labor charging requirements, to set realistic execution targets.
• Partner with design engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to capture interface requirements and resolve design to manufacturing gaps.
• Maintain accurate and up to date planning documentation, work instructions, and best practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

• Proficient at reading, analyzing, and applying blueprints, schematics, and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Experience with the standard planning workflows, work instructions, and documentation required for fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.
• Solid understanding of common fabrication methods (e.g., machining, welding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal forming, wire harnesses development) and the associated procedural controls.
• Ability to create, review, and validate BOMs, ensuring accurate part counts, material specifications, and cost data for downstream activities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross functional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality, and provide data-driven recommendations to mitigate risks and optimize production readiness.
• Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F‑22 and F‑16 are a plus
• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) and Shop Floor Manager (SFM), SAP, APRISO)
• Proven track record of driving process improvements that enhance manufacturability and reduce cost.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Marietta, GA

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.

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.

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Select the Telework classification for this position:
Employee will work on-site full-time.