Tool Design Engineer- Level 4 Security Clearance

Position: Staff Tool Design Engineer- Level 4 with Security Clearance
Job Number 713244

Description:

You will be a Tool Design Engineer Stf. for the LM Palmdale site, supporting the design and development of special tools and fixtures for assembly and fabrication operations. Our team is responsible for creating innovative solutions to manufacture aircraft components and final assemblies, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company requirements. As the Tool Design Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures, utilizing CAD software such as CATIA V5.

You will create detailed tool design CAD models and drawings, and provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. You will also be expected to provide support to tooling vendors during the fabrication phase of tool designs, see their use into the production system and ensure configuration control is maintained. Other tasks will include root cause analysis of tooling issues, ability to implement corrective actions, act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members/vendors and work to drive continuous improvement into our line of business.

A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement. Case by case evaluation will occur. Interim Clearance required prior to start MUST BE A US CITIZEN - This position is located in a facility that requires special access. A level 4 employee typically has 10 - 15 years of professional experience. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Basic Qualifications:

-Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
-Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and diagrams.
-Must be able to interpret metrology data.

- Experience with CATIA V5 Software.
-Tool Design and Fabrication Support experience.
-Aero Industry Experience
-Ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance per business requirements
Desired

Skills:

-STEM degree with 9+ years of experience
-Previous hands on mechanical experience, jig building experience, and computer aided design experience on any 3D drawing and analysis software package.
-Previous tool design experience for composite part families and processes, from layup fixtures to trim fixtures, bond fixtures, and assembly fixtures.
-Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement concepts.
-Exposure to Vendor support and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
-Exposure to disposition tooling request from vendors on tooling issues; ability to research and validate request.

- Experience with CATIA V4 Software.
-Microsoft Office Suite

Experience:

Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time…