Sr. Corrective Action Manufacturing Engineer; Level 3 in Palmdale

Job Description

Job  
Date posted:
Jun. 03, 2026

We are Lockheed Martin. Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation, continuously improving processes and performance while reducing cost through a focus on subsystem installation and integration.

Palmdale, CA

• Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build.
• Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close them with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build.
• Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment.
• Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with team members to explore out‑of‑the‑box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating cross‑functionally with quality assurance, production operations, design engineering, industrial engineering, project engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or process engineering.
• Experience supporting air‑vehicle assembly and part assembly, including composites fabrication, metallics fabrication, structural assembly, systems installation, or test operations.
• Experience in integrated corrective action, cause‑map development, and RCCA.
• Active secret security clearance with an investigation in the last 5 years or enrollment in CE.
• Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start.

• STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Black belt certification.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Working knowledge of air‑vehicle final assembly and flight line operations.
• Experience with audit teams or performing process audits.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events and tiger team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plans.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, model‑based engineering, process specifications, and manufacturing planning.
• Self‑starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
• Experience with 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, Solid Works, NX), PLM programs (3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).

Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years. This position requires a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:
Yes

Career Area:
Manufacturing

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First

California, Massachusetts, New York (excluding major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC: $81,600 – $143,865 per year. Major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York: $93,800 – $162,610 per year.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. Washington state applicants accrue paid time off and vacation hours per state guidelines. This position is incentive‑plan eligible.

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 to receive optimal consideration.

We provide flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to empower employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality. Join us to build a better tomorrow.