Job Description
Job Title:  Tool Engineer Asc - E1
Posting Start Date:  10/29/26

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. May use CAD/CAM to design tools.

  • Position will research and analyze manufacturing issues, constraints, and cost drivers associated with hole preparation and other manufacturing processes, tools and equipment associated with aircraft assembly.
  • The successful candidate will assist with improvement or standardization efforts associated with all phases of aircraft assembly processes and will interface with other support team and production team members as required.
  • Candidate will also assist as needed efforts and actions associated with the identification or development of "best practices" associated with hole preparation and other common aircraft assembly processes, tools and equipment and drive the implementation of standard work minimizing SRR and other costs.
  • Typical responsibilities include, planning, developing, and integrating new technologies, processes, tools and equipment to resolve technical manufacturing and assembly challenges.
  • Intermittent travel may be required to support other LM facilities including domestic and international production partners.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience combined with education.
  • Basic knowledge of, or demonstrated experience with, manufacturing and assembly processes or applications.
  • Demonstrated creative approach to technical problem solving.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office/365.

Desired Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work individually and within a teaming environment.
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills among peers and through various levels of management.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills and effective communication skills to interface with other engineering, technical support and build team personnel.
  • Knowledge of aircraft assembly, quality control, GD&T, and common hole preparation processes is a plus!

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.