Standard Job Description
In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.
- Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.
- Create pre-plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information to represented tool planners to execute tasks.
- Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and multiple downstream organizations to develop successful implementation of changes.
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.
- Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.
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Basic Qualifications
- Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
- Proficient at reading and analyizing blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
- Experience with standard planning workflows, work instructions and documentation required for fabrication, assembly and installation activities.
Desired Skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional audiences.
- demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F-22 is a plus.
- Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Shop Floor Manager, APRISO.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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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.