Staff Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time highly experienced Production Line Specialist. In this role, you will lead the development of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) from low rate prototype tooling to the development of automated tooling capable of full rate production. You will partner closely with mechanical, electrical, facility and manufacturing engineers as well as program managers, and quality teams to create a strategic MGSE roadmap that will support building and assembling the high-rate production line. The candidate will then support through initial development to full-rate production and all follow on support. You will capture lessons learned from prior programs to drive innovative and modular production solutions. You will participate in issue resolution, and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of 3-D modeling design. Must be a US Citizen; This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Experience developing a production line for low volume of machined metallic components

• Ability to understand and interpret manufacturing drawings

• Professional experience using a 3D CAD system (Creo, NX Solid Works, etc.)

• Experience with machine tool design, tool modification, or other mechanical design elements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, US Citizenship required
  Desired Skills:

• Understanding of manufacturing processes like machining, bonding, and test.

• Experience throughout engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test and operational deployment)

• Experience in relatable tooling and fixture design of a product line

• Experience in determining efficiencies, optimizations utilizing factory product and/or process data

• Experience working in cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues

• Experience with jigs and work holding fixtures

• Experience with Creo modeling

• Active Secret DoD security clearance
  Security Clearance Statement:

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

Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing 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: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:

9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:

Experienced Professional
Business Unit:

SPACE
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Mechanical Engineering
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First