Senior DFX Manufacturing Engineer

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

What is the mission?

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navys mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.

The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.

As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with todays tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

What does this role look like?

We are the voice steering todays design decisions to drive tomorrows production success.

This Manufacturing Engineering position will support mechanical Design for Manufacturing and requires in-depth knowledge of Machining, Mechanisms, and mechanical assembly. Firm understanding of engineering drawings, parts lists, CAD coupled with innovative thinking is a must. This position will integrate with mechanical design teams at the beginning of product lifecycle, supporting the entire process from initial concepts to Engineering drawing.

In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team while staying true to production goals and how they influence design decisions.
Provide cost trades during design cycles to describe and defend producibility choices.
Knowledge base should include production level support manufacturing machined details, mechanical assembly, mechanisms assembly and test, and hands on assembly experience.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in King of Prussia, PA , and be expected to work in the office. To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
3+ years of professional experience.
Demonstrated experience with design for producibility (DFx/DFm) principles.
Experience with machining and mechanical manufacturing.
Direct experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar technical authority in production.
Working knowledge of CAD systems and Manufacturing ERP systems, such as CREO and VE-CAMs.
Demonstrated understanding of industry standards for mechanical assembly requirements.
You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

Masters degree.
Ability to influence and lead.
Must be able to interface with senior leadership, customers, and various functional organizations.
Proven ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work self-directed, self-starter and motivated.
Strong, effective, active communication skills to include
presentation of complex information.
Change agent mindset demonstrated through recent implemented improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills complimenting the ability to make timely, balanced decisions.
Hands on experience with mechanical assembly processes.
New Process development and experience validating processes for flight applications.
Advanced software skills (VBA, MS Access, Excel macros, JAVA, SharePoint).

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martins competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.

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At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!