ADP Skunkworks Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Description: We are Lockheed Martin
Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration.
What You Will Be Doing:
Work manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and system integration plans for delivery operations.
Provide direct floor support to techinicians during build and testing.
Collaborate with production operations, quality engineering, systems engeering and test engineering to discover and implement process improvements
Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans.
Review design packages for produciblity and turn them into 3D graphical work instructions.
Identify opportunities for technology insertions that drive effeciency into the build process.
What’s In It For You:
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.
Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required to apply
- Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance &/or production operations.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in process improvement
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance prior to start per business requirements AND to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.
Desired Skills
- STEM degree preferred.
- Experience in liaison role supporting production activities and rapidly resolving constraints to minimize production impact.
- Experience supporting final assembly including collaborating with various disciplines to coordinate closeouts and system checkouts.
- Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product.
- Experience should include some combination of the following systems: electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion systems, avionics, and related systems.
- Experience supporting various projects and coordinating activities related to the full life cycle of projects from conception to delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative action plan to limit failures in the future.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning.
- Self-starter with ability to operate with limited direction.
- Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control.
- Proficient working in 3D modelling software (CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Nx), product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) programs (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) programs (iBASEt, SAP, etc.).
- Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.