Lockheed Martin Space in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer. Candidate will support the Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) as a process engineer assigned to a support process capability development and optimization for a specific product line as it goes through spiral development maturating into high rate production. Selected candidate to integrate factory process data of each spiral as it is produced to plan, develop and implement optimizations and efficiencies; investigate efficiency losses/issue corrective actions to establish a stable, repetitive, and high-rate production line. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of the following: machining practices, reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications; knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques. Must be a US Citizen ; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• You will create manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for an advanced machining environment.
• You will represent manufacturing in peer reviews of engineering drawings to enhance the design for manufacturability.
• You will write production plans, inspect and assess defective hardware, and optimize production flow to meet program deliverables.
• You will communicate with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and gain efficiencies.
• You will create tool designs, analyze shop performance, and support Quality Assurance in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects.
• You will support development and production of weapon systems, ground support equipment, and satellite electronics boxes.
• Travel may be required.
• Weekend or off-hour support may be required to support production schedules.

Desired skills
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and principles as well as work measurements and labor standards.
• Demonstrated experience with high-mix/low-volume and/or high-mix/high-volume production operations.
• Working understanding of machining processes, methodologies, and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience generating manufacturing work instructions and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret G-code.
• Experience in SAP is a plus.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.
• Practical experience with Creo.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $67,000 - $117,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.