Job ID: 664070BR Date posted: Apr. 02, 2024
Description:Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Subject Matter Expert (ME SME) to support the Advanced Programs line of business. In this exciting role, the ME SME will have the responsibility to review and analyze new product designs to ensure they are optimized for manufacturing. The Advanced Programs line of business is responsible for developing all of the new products / systems at Missiles and Fire Control. The Manufacturing Engineering SME will have the responsibility to engage with the Advanced Programs design team to help shape our new products to be highly manufacturable and cost competitive. The ME SME will need to have the experience to determine how the product design directly relates to producibility, cycle time, and ultimately cost. The ME SME will be required to interface with Global Supply Chain (GSC) to review new product component and material selection to determine any potential cost or cycle time drivers. The ME SME will also interface with GSC to provide support for subcontractor producibility reviews. The ME SME will service multiple programs across multiple lines of business and will be required to effectively partner with the program specific Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering teams. This position would be an excellent role for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing experience.

Travel of approximately 25% will be required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and
education
• Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• 10+ years of Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering experience
• Experience with development programs
• Knowledge of the product design process
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
• Process improvement experience
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other
systems integration technical data
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve
technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple functions including external subcontractors
Desired Skills:
Bachelors or higher degree in an engineering discipline
• Understanding of missile system products, laser weapons systems, and/or similar complexity products
• Previous MFC program experience
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Ability to utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly and design to cost
• Ability to effectively present technical information to non- technical people
• Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation 
• Experience with manufacturing simulation / modeling tools
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and materials concepts including additive machining
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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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.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First