Manufacturing Engineer Senior Staff

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing • Production Floor Support: Provide real-time floor support to quickly resolve production constraints and ensure continuous product flow. • Corrective Action Development: Conduct root cause analysis and develop / implement actions aimed at improving the production system, focusing on reducing Scrap, Rework, and Repair (SRR) rates, as well as Hours Per Unit (HPU). • Manufacturing Plan Updates: Revise and enhance the Manufacturing Plan to incorporate new technologies and prevent defects. • Engineering Change Evaluations: Conduct manufacturing evaluations of engineering changes, ensuring that modifications align with production capabilities. • Technical Production Support: Offer technical support to Production Operations, including mechanics and other key personnel, to maintain smooth product flow and operations. • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Lead efforts to create product span and cost-reduction initiatives to streamline production and increase profitability. • Standard Manufacturing Engineering Duties: Engage in key tasks such as Tool Trial Runs, Work-Around Plans, and Supplemental Tool Design to support and optimize the manufacturing process. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, 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. Marietta, GA This position is in Marietta, GA ? Discover Marietta. Basic Qualifications • Experience resolving engineering, production, tooling &/or assembly issues. • Aircraft structural assembly and technical requirements experience • Experience reading engineering blueprints. • Experience leading/facilitating teams in a Manufacturing Environment. • Experience with numerical control systems within a manufacturing environment. Desired skills • STEM bachelor’s degree or significant industry experience (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc.) • Manufacturing Engineering Experience or Support Roles (IE, QE, MRB) on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter or similar military fighter jets. • Problem Solving Skills -Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex, large-scale technical issues/challenges • Capital expenditure (CapEx) experience (MFG Machinery, Technology, Tooling assets, etc.) • Knowledge of Marietta manufacturing and Standard Tooling processes • Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and cross functional teams; Production Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain. • AutoCAD or Catia V5 experience. • Experience with additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing etc.) • Experience with Augmented Reality implementation within manufacturing processes. • Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T. • Ability to work well in a diverse team environment. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.) • Ability to step in and lead/mentor the manufacturing engineering group. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities 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. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $117,200 - $206,770. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $134,900 - $233,680. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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