Manufacturing Engineer - Early Professional - 2nd Shift

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide organizational expertise to support program development and production, focusing on processes, tooling, planning, equipment, and manufacturing aids during off‑shift hours. This role involves driving continuous‑improvement initiatives, designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, and leveraging various software tools to ensure seamless off‑shift production support.

Must Have

• Manufacturing engineering experience
• Understanding of SAP, Solumina, EPDM, Tableau, and MS Office
• Consistent record of high performance, responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Proactive engineer who contributes moderate, organizational solutions
• Develops continuous-improvement initiatives
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively

Good to Have

• Experience in production process development in an on-line Manufacturing Execution System, preferably SAP/COS
• Strong communication skills
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification with a demonstrated performance in driving continuous improvement
• Time/cost saving Tool fabrication experience
• Experience in process and product improvements

Perks & Benefits

• World-class resources
• Mentorship
• Continuous learning
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits (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, Holidays)
• Supportive work-life balance
• Culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration
• Flexible Schedules (dependent on role)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, military obligations)
• Flex-time

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 713062BR Date posted: Dec. 11, 2025

Description

* This position is a Flex 5x8 OFF Shift schedule and requires the work shift be flexed to 2nd shift (Hours 2:00PM - 11PM)*

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As an employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

The Engineer will provide moderate, organizational expertise to support program development and production, focusing on processes, tooling, planning, equipment, and manufacturing aids during off‑shift hours. You will help drive continuous‑improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and align with mission objectives.

In this role you will:

• Contribute moderate, organizational expertise to design and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, leveraging SAP, Solumina, EPDM, Tableau, and MS Office to ensure seamless off‑shift production support.
• Develop moderate, organizational improvements through Lean Six Sigma initiatives, fabricating cost‑saving tools and driving process and product enhancements that advance operational excellence.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a proactive engineer who contributes moderate, organizational solutions and develops continuous‑improvement initiatives while communicating clearly and collaborating effectively.

A level 2 employee typically has 1+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to make organizational contributions to mission‑critical manufacturing programs, shaping how we deliver high‑performance solutions.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high‑performing, and mission‑ready. You’ll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications:

• Manufacturing engineering experience.
• An understanding of SAP, Solumina, EPDM, Tableau and MS Office.
• Consistent record of high performance, with the ability to accept responsibility, exercise authority and be held accountable for assigned tasks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required.

* This position is a Flex 5x8 OFF Shift schedule and requires the work shift be flexed to 2nd shift (Hours 2:00PM - 11PM)*

Desired Skills:

• Experience in production process development in an on-line Manufacturing Execution System, preferably SAP/COS
• Strong communication skills
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification with a demonstrated performance in driving continuous improvement
• Time/cost saving Tool fabrication experience
• Experience in process and product improvements-
• Experience in production process development in an on-line Manufacturing Execution System, preferably SAP/COS

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 facility.

Work Schedules: The company 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

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 $67,000 - $117,990. 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. The company 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 $77,000 - $133,400. 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. The company 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.

The company 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.

Join us, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, the company’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. The company has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second

About

At the company, 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

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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.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• 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.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### 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.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.