Manufacturing Engineer Staff
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Aviation thrives on perseverance—learning from failure, trying again, and ultimately succeeding. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception, our passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission success has defined our culture. We celebrate the unique talents of our diverse team, whose collective drive propels us toward global opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense through innovation and inspiration.
Join Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Team and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology. As a Manufacturing Engineer Staff supporting the 2nd shift Wing Mate production build team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive production efficiency, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor early career team members. Your expertise in manufacturing engineering will be vital to reducing costs, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for the F-35 program.
What You Will Be Doing
• Support Production: Coordinate directly with Production, Quality, IE, OE, and Planning leadership to support the 2nd shift Wing Mate production build team.
• Project Management: Lead projects focused on SRR reduction, HPU reduction initiatives, tooling improvements, and engineering drawing reviews.
• Mentorship: Mentor early career engineers and provide technical support for complex manufacturing issues.
• Process Improvement: Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures and Manufacturing Plans while driving corrective action business rhythms.
• Collaboration: Partner with other build teams, including Marietta Center Wing, Wing Structures, Wing Systems, and EMAS, to drive improvements and affordability initiatives.
• Communication: Ensure proactive communication of major issues across support teams and F-35 build areas to support timely issue resolution.
What’s In It For You
• Impact: Play a crucial role in enhancing F-35 production processes and shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
• Growth: Gain hands-on experience managing complex technical issues and leading cross-functional projects.
• Innovation: Work in a dynamic environment where your ideas and contributions drive continuous improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Join a team of experienced engineers who will support your professional development while working on cutting-edge technologies.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• A highly skilled manufacturing engineer with expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, and production support.
• An emerging subject matter expert who thrives on solving complex technical issues and driving improvements.
• A team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with leadership and teams across various disciplines.
• A proactive communicator who can collaborate effectively across multiple areas of the F-35 production environment.
• A mentor and leader committed to the development of early career engineers and promoting continuous improvement.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Experience with tooling and/or tool design concepts
• Experience with corrective action and/or floor support
• Experience reading engineering blueprints and/or tool designs
Desired Skills:
• BS/MS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with process optimization &/or efficiency
• Knowledge of F-35 production line practices and requirements
• F-35 Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience working in QADS, SFM, SAP, CAPP, and PDM
• Expertise supporting production on non-standard repair work
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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