Tool Engineer - Staff (Level 4)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are committed to innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing. We are seeking a highly skilled Tool Engineer - Staff to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you will provide expert support for portable and perishable tools across multiple sites, including Fort Worth, TX; Marietta, GA; Palmdale, CA; Greenville, SC; and Johnstown, PA. You will also serve as the primary point of contact and authority for secondary hole preparation and fastener installation processes.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Tool Engineer - Staff, you will:
• Support Tooling Operations: Provide daily portable and perishable tool support to all programs at multiple sites.
• Lead Expertise in Hole Preparation: Serve as the primary authority on secondary hole preparation and fastener installation processes, defining critical assembly applications for improvement.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Interface with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Materials & Processes, MRB, Tool Services, Planning, and Shop Floor Personnel.
• Provide Technical Assistance: Offer guidance and support to production and engineering personnel to optimize processes and resolve challenges.
• Foster Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment, ensuring alignment across diverse teams.
• Communicate Effectively: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with technical teams and management at all levels.
• Problem-Solve Proactively: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to improve processes and tooling performance.
• Travel as Needed: Support other Lockheed Martin facilities, including domestic and international production partners, through intermittent travel.
What’s In It For You
• Impactful Work: Play a critical role in optimizing tooling processes for cutting-edge aerospace programs.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career by working on complex, high-visibility projects that span multiple sites and global partners.
• Team Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and education assistance.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
WHO YOU ARE
• You are a highly experienced tool engineer with a passion for precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• You excel in leading complex technical projects and fostering alignment across cross-functional teams.
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:
• Experience and knowledge of portable equipment and cutting tools common to aircraft production.
• Aircraft structural assembly and technical requirements experience.
• Experience in resolving engineering, production, tooling and assembly issues related to aircraft structural assemblies.
• Experience with Catia V5, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Manufacturing and Standard Tool processes Experience.
• Planning and tool design processes Experience.
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of LM Aero manufacturing and Standard Tool processes.
• Knowledge of LM Aero planning and tool design processes.
• Min. 5 years Aircraft structural assembly and technical requirements experience.
• Min. 5 years’ experience in resolving engineering, production, tooling and assembly issues related to aircraft structural assemblies.
• Experience and knowledge of secondary hole preparation processes, cutting tools and their application, cutting tool geometry and inspection, and hand tools commonly used in aircraft hole preparation operations.
• Experience and knowledge with aircraft assembly and fastener installation processes. Ability to work individually and within a teaming environment.
• Exhibit strong communication skills among peers and through different levels of management.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, good written and verbal communication for interfacing with technical support team and build teams.
• Experience in the application of lean/six sigma manufacturing techniques.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering and design requirements.
• Experience with creating or modifying process standards and VAMS.
• Experience working with cutting tool manufacturers to develop creative solutions for secondary hole preparation processes.
• Working knowledge and experience with leading or providing oversight to various projects.
• Experience with PDM, QADS, EDMS and VAS software suites.
• Demonstrated creative approach to technical problem solving.
Clearance Level: None
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: No
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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