Manufacturing Engineer Associate - Early Career
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an entry level manufacturing engineer. In this role, you will be supporting the PAC-3 Missile Program. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering concepts and demonstrate an ability to work with shop floor counterparts to solve problems and champion process improvements.
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical eng, or in a related Engineering Discipline
- Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Ability to travel domestic and/or international
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Ability to work in an agile environment and handle multiple priorities and internal customers
- Experience using CREO Modeling Software or Windchill PLM Software
- Familiar with Manufacturing Processes (Machining, Electronics, etc.)
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team based environment
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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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.