Description: What You Will Be Doing
In this Manufacturing Engineer role in Planning, you will be a key member of the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions Electrical Pre-Planning Team, responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product interface execution. This technical role demands a collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn from peers, and a commitment to delivering high quality results.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the early stage planning process for new product introductions, ensuring that all manufacturing requirements are clearly defined and aligned with product design.

• Create pre-plans, including tooling needs, material flow, and labor charging requirements, to set realistic execution targets.

• Partner with electrical engineering, design engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to capture interface requirements and resolve design to manufacturing gaps.

• Maintain accurate and up to date planning documentation, work instructions, and best practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient at reading, analyzing, and applying blueprints, schematics, and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.

• Experience with the standard planning workflows, work instructions, and documentation required for fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.

• Solid understanding of common fabrication methods (e.g., machining, welding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal forming, wire harnesses development) and the associated procedural controls.

• Ability to create, review, and validate BOMs, ensuring accurate part counts, material specifications, and cost data for downstream 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, and provide data driven recommendations to mitigate risks and optimize production readiness.

• Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F-22 and F-16 are a plus.

• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning CAPP and Shop Floor Manager SFM, SAP, Siemens Capital, 3DX DELMIA Apriso)

• Proven track record of driving process improvements that enhance manufacturability and reduce cost.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Clearance Level: None

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First