Manufacturing Engineer, Entry Level

About the Role

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manassas, VA operations team supporting ARCI programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical support to manufacturing assemblers for issues during the build process.
• Create detailed assembly instructions based on drawings and 3D models.
• Participate in engineering drawing and bill of material reviews to ensure optimal build efficiency and the utilization of design for manufacturability concepts.
• Engage with continuous improvement teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields.
• Investigate root cause of failures/defects and implement corrective actions alongside quality and design engineering teams.
• Collaborate with production control, assemblers, quality, design engineering, and project management to drive successful build and delivery of ARCI products.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer-aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Create and analyze 3D model data environments to optimize manufacturing processes and digital work instructions.
• Define operations procedures and build sequences leveraging an understanding of materials and automatic processes.
• Evaluate equipment and tool performance (including IoT devices) to verify efficiency, and investigate/initiate corrective actions for problems and deficiencies.
• Leverage factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrate reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provide input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline (mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related) or equivalent years of experience in manufacturing and inspection operations.
• Strong ability in written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and via remote collaboration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Microsoft Office suite experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly sequences (assembly, inspection, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma skills and the ability to identify process issues/opportunities and implement cost-saving solutions (affordability).
• Skilled in interpretation of engineering specifications and reviewing drawing requirements for manufacturability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-starter with demonstrated self-initiated goals and results.
• Demonstrated capability to multitask in support of multiple concurrent programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Motivated entry-level professional.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Possesses a self-starter mindset.
• Level 1 employee is early career, typically 0 to 1 years of professional experience.