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Job ID: 726154BR Date posted: Apr. 28, 2026 Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, processes, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Operate within a Model-Based Engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation. Translating engineering designs into executable manufacturing plans. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing manufacturing planning data. Create, maintain, and manage the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM)/(MID) and Order Bill of Material (OBOM). Development and revision of detailed electronic work instructions and supporting documentation for production teams. Support cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations. Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations. Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations. Key Attributes Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges. Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion. Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind. Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution. Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers. Preferred Qualifications Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments. Development / prototype / first article aircraft program support This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. 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. Basic Qualifications: Secret clearance. Ability to gain special program access within 3 months of submission Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications. Technical writing skills. Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering software systems such as: SAP and/or Teamcenter, iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5. Desired Skills: Engineering Bachelor's Degree Experience in standard manufacturing planning processes and procedures. Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation support Authoring of manufacturing assembly work instructions and work planning Hypersonic or high temperature thermal protection systems and hardware familiarity Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considere