Project Engineer IV – Manufacturing Data
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Job Responsibilities
Description:Role Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Reentry Operations Center. In this role, you will help improve manufacturing visibility, production readiness, and operational performance through data analysis, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams to turn manufacturing data into actionable insights that support factory execution and production decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support production readiness activities
• Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and operational tracking systems
• Analyze manufacturing and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop integrations between SAP, machine data sources, and shop floor systems
• Support production ramp activities through data automation and process monitoring
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing performance analysis techniques
• Collaborate directly with factory operations teams to improve execution and operational visibility
• Help streamline reporting workflows and improve data accessibility for decision-makers
Work Environment
• Fast-paced manufacturing and production support environment
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
• Combination of analytics work and hands-on engagement with production processes
• Team-oriented environment focused on operational performance and continuous improvement
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Work on mission-critical aerospace and defense programs
• Help improve real-world manufacturing and production operations
• Combine technical analytics skills with hands-on operational problem-solving
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and production environments
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, production, or operations environments
• Experience using SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics and visualization tools
• Understanding of manufacturing metrics, process variation, and production performance analysis
• Experience creating dashboards, reporting tools, or operational data solutions
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across engineering and operations teams
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:
• Experience integrating SAP, manufacturing execution systems (MES), machine, PLC, or historian data
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), including control charts and process capability analysis
• Experience building automated ETL or data pipeline workflows
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting production ramp-up or factory readiness efforts
• Understanding of manufacturing flow concepts such as takt, throughput, and work-in-process (WIP)
• Experience developing lightweight internal applications or manufacturing tools
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices
• Active Secret security clearance
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 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.