Skunkworks Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Skunk works Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin. Palmdale, CA.

As a Skunk, Manufacturing Engineer you are a visionary, looking beyond today’s challenges, seeing far into the future and identifying capability gaps. You are passionate and love a challenge, with an honest commitment to advancing the state of flight and technology.

• Create and administer manufacturing plans for make and buy parts.
• Develop materials masters and planning tracking mechanisms.
• Work cross‑functionally with design engineering, systems engineering, build team, planning, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Support composite fabrication including lay‑up, bonding, and machining.
• Interpret engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing plans.
• Utilize MRP, SAP or other MES applications.

• Experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment with cross‑function collaboration.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication (lay‑up, bonding, machining).
• Proficiency with engineering blueprints, process specs and manufacturing planning.
• Experience with MRP, SAP or MES.
• Secret clearance with investigation within last 5 years.
• Special program access prior to start.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience coordinating full life‑cycle projects from conception to delivery.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Operations, Production Control, QA, IT, Planning and Engineering.
• Capability to drive issues to closure and develop preventive action plans.
• Ability to solve logistical issues and lead efforts to drive mission success.
• Experience working with suppliers in an aircraft modification and manufacturing environment.
• Special Program Access.

US Citizen required. Secret clearance with investigation or CV within 5 years.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

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

Application window will close in 90 days. Applicants encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of requisition posting.