Manufacturing Engineer, Staff- Level 4

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the Lead for our Corrective Action (CA) Team and responsible for for developing and optimizing manufacturing CA processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in developing metrics, presentations, reports and ensuring that effective Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA's) are implemented. Key Responsibilities: • Lead team of CA Manufacturing Engineers through the RCCA lifecycle to ensure effective and permanent corrective actions are implemented and are effective. • Help facilitate meetings, Sr. Management Metric Reviews, Fabrication Corrective Action Boards (FABCAB), Corrective Action Review Team (CART), Manufacturing Engineering Corrective Action Team (MECAT) and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) • Develop and present metrics / information pertaining to corrective actions to Lockheed Management and Customers • Help Lead the Manufacturing Engineering groups Continuous Improvement Activities • Assist in internal and external audits such as AS9100 • Collaborate with other departments, such as Production, Quality, Planning, Engineering and etc to ensure timely and relevant CA are developed and are implemented. • Support cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations. 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. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on a 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. Basic Qualifications • Experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment • Proficient using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other programs such as Tableau and MRP system or SAP or other Manufacturing Execution System (MES) application • Greenbelt Certification or extensive Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing experience • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA's) • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements Desired skills • Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience, advance degree such as MBA is desirable • Experience leading teams • Certified Blackbelt - Lean - Six Sigma training experience • F-35 production, fabrication or design experience • Experience with Composite Fabrication including layup, bond, and machining • Experience with cross-functional teams • Process Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment • Possess good communication skills (written and verbal) 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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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