Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer- Level 4

Description

As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground‑support operations.

• Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of equipment and methods.
• Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
• Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership.
• 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.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives to improve build 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.

• 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.

• Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.
• Development/prototype/first article aircraft program support.

• Flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security.
• A culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality.

• Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special‑program access within 3 months of submission.
• Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration/installation first‑hand support.
• Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring.
• Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering software systems such as iBASEt (Solumina) and 3DX/CATIA V5.

• Engineering Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7+ years of experience with development/prototype/first‑article aircraft engineering program support.
• Liquid rocket engine integration and test.
• Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware.
• Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire‑harness and interconnect installation/integration.
• CNC‑machining working knowledge.
• 3DX/CATIA V5 software usage; PLM and ERP software proficiency.
• Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, and interfacing with production employees.
• Review of engineering technical drawings and models/designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations.
• Secret clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US citizen for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret.

• By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and may be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills and requirements.
• Ability to work remotely:
  Onsite full‑time; the work will be performed at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work schedules:
  Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate schedules. The schedule for this position is 4×10 hour days, 3 days off per week.

Experienced Professional

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Possible

Manufacturing

Full‑Time

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