Job ID: 686133BR Date posted: Feb. 05, 2025
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.
In this role, you will immediately impact the business with your ingenuity, creativity, and ideas that will be the catalyst for future business. If you are craving an opportunity where you are invited to be passionate, push the envelope, and think outside of the box, this opportunity with our Skunk Works may be just for you. We ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready.
As a Tool Engineer in Skunk Works®, you will play a critical role as liaison between our design engineering teams and the elite women and men responsible for building tomorrow’s future in an advanced manufacturing and technology facility. You will work amongst a team of specialized and professionally diverse engineers to develop conceptual designs and strategies to change and revolutionize the way aerospace approaches manufacturing assembly.
This role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend/off-hour support. Our team supports programs that may require additional special access in addition to a DoD Secret clearance.
Key duties for this position include:
• This is a lead position, you will be leading a small team of tool engineers to support multiple program strategies
• You will be responsible for identifying operational needs and executing strategic planning initiatives for creating safe and efficient tooling solutions for manufacturing
• You will work in parallel with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, supply chain organizations, environmental safety & health and production operations
• You will create Tool Engineering Statement of Work contractual requirements
• You will interface with shop floor management & shop floor personnel to help resolve build issues and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• You will create shop aid tooling, analyze shop floor performance and support the Quality organization in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process-related defects

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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.






This position is located in Marietta, GA.


This role may require infrequent travel, extended hours, and possible weekend/off-hour support. Our team supports programs that may require additional special access in addition to a DoD Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Experienced in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with the design, development and implementation of tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, industrial machinery, prototype models and machine attachments required for production or experimental use
• Experienced in the use of 3D design software (e.g. CATIA, NX, Solid-Works, etc.)
• Experience in resolving engineering, production, tooling, and assembly issues related to aircraft structural assemblies.
• Active DoD Secret clearance within the last 5 years AND the ability to obtain and maintain special program access per business requirements.
Desired Skills:
• 14+ years of professional experience
• Previous leadership experience in a Production Engineering discipline
• Experience in Catia V5/V6 or other 3D modeling, 3DX Experience
• Experience in tooling for Determinant Assembly
• Experience with additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing etc.)
• Program startup and production standup experience
• Development / shaping of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Proven ability to interface effectively with different levels of management and multiple disciplines
• CAM / EVMS execution knowledge and experience
• Ability to coordinate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience with manufacturing and standard tool processes.
• Experience with planning and tool design processes.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First