Job Description
Job Title:  Engineering Aide Spec - N3
Posting Start Date:  10/1/26

Long Description

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
•    Analyzing and optimizing AOI profiles to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
•    Identifying and implementing process improvements  and utilizing tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures
•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure seamless implementation of process changes
•    Developing and maintaining detailed process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training materials
•    Conducting experiments and trials to validate process improvements and ensure compatibility with existing equipment and systems
•    Providing technical support and guidance to production staff, including training and mentoring as needed
 

WHO WE ARE
We are a world class manufacturing center.  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.
 

WHO YOU ARE
You possess manufacturing knowledge, are adept at using hand tools, can proficiently read technical drawings to ensure an accurate and efficient assembly processes.
 

WHY JOIN US
In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above we offer extensive benefits that include competitive 401k, health and dental insurance and 4/10 work schedule.
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Standard Job Description

Description: Seeking an Engineering Aide Spec. to join our team, focusing on SMT and/or thru-hole automated optical inspection (AOI) programming, upkeep, and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for AOI support, analyzing and optimizing AOI profiles, implementing improvements, aiding in program support, and ensuring the highest level of efficiency, quality, and reliability.

What You Will Be Doing As an Engineering Aide Spec, you will play a key role in driving process improvements and optimizing our AOI profiles. You will work in close collaboration with the engineering and the operations team to work on a wide range of projects, from process development and implementation to equipment maintenance and repair. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of process changes and provide technical support and guidance to production staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Analyzing and optimizing AOI profiles to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements  and utilizing tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure seamless implementation of process changes
  • Developing and maintaining detailed process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training materials
  • Conducting experiments and trials to validate process improvements and ensure compatibility with existing equipment and systems
  • Providing technical support and guidance to production staff, including training and mentoring as needed

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing assembly experience.  Direct engineering/technician experience is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of CCA manufacturing including equipment, materials, and quality control methods.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with SMT, PTH, and/or coating equipment.
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs, as well as stand for long periods of time, in order to access and troubleshoot equipment on the production floor
  • Physical ability to lift, bend, and stretch in order to perform equipment maintenance and repairs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Desired Skills

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Direct experience with AOI systems, bonus for KohYoung equipment
  • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or a related field
  • Proficiency in CAD design tools, such as Creo or SolidWorks
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting cable harness equipment
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards, such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and MIL-STD-130
  • Proficiency in CAD design tools, such as Creo or SolidWorks
  • 5 years of experience circuit card assemblies

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57800.00 - $107400.00

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.

  • 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.