Manufacturing Engineering Associate (Level 1)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as a Manufacturing Engineering Associate supporting F-35 Final Assembly in Fort Worth, TX. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work on one of the world’s most advanced aircraft programs. In this role, you will support production engineering efforts to ensure timely issue resolution, process improvement, and build cycle optimization.
This is a 1st shift position with a 4-10B schedule—a typical workweek of Tuesday through Friday.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Engineering Associate, you will:
• Collaborate with shop floor operators and support teams to address real-time production issues.
• Assist in resolving non-conformances, troubleshoot tooling issues, and implement root cause/corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate solutions with engineering and other departments.
• Maintain build documentation, including Manufacturing Plans, Tooling Requirements Forms, and Corrective Action Plans.
• Design and improve tooling to support production needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced production environment, taking ownership of tasks and driving them to completion.
What’s In It For You
• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable exposure to real-world production and engineering challenges.
• Career Growth: Develop your skills and knowledge within a supportive team environment.
• Innovation: Be part of cutting-edge projects that contribute to the success of the F-35 program.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day workweek, providing flexibility and time for personal pursuits.
• Impactful Work: Help ensure the successful delivery of one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• A detail-oriented and organized individual with technical proficiency.
• Excited to work in a hands-on production environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
• A strong communicator, capable of effectively conveying information to various stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Capable of balancing technical tasks and operational priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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:
• Working experience in a technical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and principles
• Understanding aircraft safety and FOD requirements
Desired Skills:
• Previous aircraft experience
• Engineering degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D modeling systems, such as VAS or CATIA.
• Demonstrated hands on capability
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
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.