Skunkworks- Manufacturing Engineer- Level 2

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* Description:

** As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence  You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques

Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements

Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, processes, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods

Operate within a Model Based Engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX  3

DEXPERIENCE  and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation

Translating engineering designs into executable manufacturing plans

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing manufacturing planning data

Create, maintain, and manage the Manufacturing Bill of Material  MBOM / MID  and Order Bill of Material  OBOM  

Development and revision of detailed electronic work instructions and supporting documentation for production teams

Support cross functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations

Provide periodic off shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations

Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands on hardware environments  They will be a self motivated problem solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier facing situations

Key Attributes:

Technical Aptitude:
Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges

Initiative & Independence:
Self starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion

Strategic Thinking:
Makes informed, data driven decisions with long term project and program goals in mind

Attention to Detail:
Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution

Collaboration:

Works effectively within cross functional teams and with external partners/suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments

Development / prototype / first article aircraft program support

This position is in Palmdale, CA  Discover Palmdale

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Secret clearance  Ability to gain special program access within 3 months of submission

- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications

- Technical writing skills

- Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering software systems such as: SAP and/or Teamcenter, iBASEt  Solumina , 3DX / CATIA V5

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Engineering Bachelor's Degree

- Experience in standard manufacturing planning processes and procedures

- Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation support

- Authoring of manufacturing assembly work instructions and…