Job Description
Job Title:  Manufacturing Methods / Process Engineer - Early / Mid-Career
Posting Start Date:  8/31/26
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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

• Develop and refine assembly processes, incorporating Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency
and reduce cost.
• Write concise, complete process instructions and
production documentation, ensuring alignment with
engineering drawings and models.
• Collaborate with production, design engineering,
procurement, program management, and
manufacturing personnel to address production
challenges and recommend solutions.
• Investigate production problems, evaluate materials, and propose modifications to processes or tooling to
enhance quality and meet manufacturing conditions.
• Design and assist in the development of tooling,
including concepts for welding, brazing, painting, and finishing operations where applicable.
• Operate and program automated equipment, and
utilize cranes, lifts, and hoists to support assembly of large structures, wiring, cabling, coax, fiber optics, and soldering to IPC J Std.
• Lead training initiatives, independently instructing
and mentoring personnel on new processes and
experimental work to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Apply Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and
standard Microsoft Office tools to support process
development and data analysis.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Employee's in this role typically have 2 to 5 years of professional experience.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and you can, too. As part of our culture of innovation, you’ll have outstanding benefits and amenities, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to honor your hard work, and more.

Basic Qualifications

• Personal computer skills including standard Microsoft Office programs and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for process development.
• Ability to write concise, complete process
instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with production,
design engineering, procurement, program
management, and manufacturing personnel (Cross Functional Team).
• Experience with engineering drawings and models.
• Experience with large mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with fiber-optic assembly/manufacturing.
• Experience with large scale material handling equipment and overhead cranes/ lifts for assembly methods.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Desired Skills

• Familiar with standard manufacturing practices:
wiring , cabling , coax , soldering to IPC-J- Std, machining, programming/running automated
equipment.
• Able to work independently to instruct and train
personnel. May initiate and/or supervise experimental or developmental work to reduce costs, improve
quality, or meet manufacturing conditions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to plan, coordinate, and implement process improvement
projects.
• Familiarity with tool design concepts.
• Knowledge of welding / brazing or painting / finishing operations.

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Pay Information 

  • $64725.00 - $139471.00

At  Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

  • Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
  • 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) 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.