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Manufacturing Engineer Staff

Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 685229BR Date posted: Jan. 22, 2025
Description:Manufacturing Engineer Staff

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a talented and driven Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our D-Shift(Thur - Sun) team in Greenville, SC. Manufacturing Engineers are key players throughout all stages of a platform’s lifecycle, from development and full-rate production to post-delivery sustainment and modifications. In this role, you’ll contribute to shaping manufacturing plans, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring efficient aircraft production.

Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing detailed manufacturing plans, workflows, and processes to ensure efficient production of aerospace platforms.

- Providing hands-on support to the shop floor, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and driving timely resolutions to maintain production schedules

- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, and shop personnel, to optimize manufacturing processes and address technical challenges.

- Leading and participating in initiatives for process improvements, cost reductions, and production innovations to enhance manufacturing performance.

- Analyzing data and metrics to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

- Supporting the standup of full-rate production and sustaining modifications for delivered platforms.

- Acting as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers and shop floor personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

- Ensuring all manufacturing processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a strong background in manufacturing or production, ideally within the aerospace or similar industries. Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, you thrive in dynamic environments and bring a solution-focused mindset to every challenge. With exceptional communication skills, you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and inspire those around you with your initiative, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement. You are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and delivering high-quality results while leading with integrity and enthusiasm.

Our Commitment to DEI
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 DEI.

Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
8 years of professional experience in engineering discipline

3+ years demonstrated corrective action and process improvements

Experience in analyzing and resolving technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

Experience completing major projects and acting as the project lead role

Experience interacting with senior leadership on technical matters

Experience in coordinating across organizations to ensure deliverables

Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling
Desired Skills:
3+ years exposure to aerospace manufacturing environment

STEM Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

3D modeling

Strong project/time management skills

Ability to effectively communicate technical information
to non-technical personnel

Background and working knowledge of tool design and
tooling issues

Ability to interpret structural and systems engineering drawings

Demonstrated ability to lead teams to and grow
personnel
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
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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

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • 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.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • 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.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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Quote

“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

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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