Manufacturing Methods / Process Engineer - Early / Mid-Career
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.
Job Description
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Other Important Information
Your application to this position indicates your 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