Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer

The ADP team is looking for a Stf Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Palmdale, CA!

• Lead small teams to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need.
• Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes.
• Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation.
• Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes.
• Interpret drawings and model‑based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability in the production environment.
• Collaborate with team members to explore out‑of‑the‑box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives.

• Experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including design engineering and systems engineering, build team, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance.
• Experience with Composite Fabrication including layup, bonding, and machining.
• Experience with engineering blueprints and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of work experience.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members including Operations, Production Control, Quality Assurance, IT, Planning, and Engineering.
• Proven ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plans to limit failures in the future.
• Ability to solve logistical issues and lead efforts to drive mission success.
• Experience working with suppliers in an aircraft modification and manufacturing environment.
• Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years – required to apply and required to obtain and maintain special program access prior to start.
• Special Program Access.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret.

Work Type:
Onsite Full‑time.

Flexible work schedules are available ranging from onsite to remote, as applicable.

Work Schedule:

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Shift: First.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional.

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY.

Relocation Available:
Yes.

Career Area:
Manufacturing.

Employment Type:

Full‑time.

Annual base salary range (California, Massachusetts, New York): $99,700 – $175,835.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays.

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