Skunkworks - SUAS Project Engineer Sr. - Level 3

Job Description

This position is to support the sUAS Portfolio in the production operations organization which includes multiple platforms, programs, and physical site locations. The role requires understanding of all technical aspects of the build process, interfacing with program engineering, ME, IE, Tool Design, Quality, Prod Control, SCM, and MRP to ensure a smooth build process.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Developing technical programmatic approach and strategy for manufacturing execution.
• Supporting the development of offer to sell proposal and execution strategy for new build programs.
• Driving technical trade studies and assessments to define program execution plans.
• Providing Schedule Review Board and Make/Buy Board with required info and serve as Program POC while also driving Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Offload.
• Working with Build Team Leads to tackle daily issues, reduce constraints, and drive to execute
  
  

program requirements.

• Standing-in for Build Team Lead during Program Management and Customer reviews.
• Ensuring MBOM parts reach “negotiable” status on production floor (working with Engineering, PC, Planning, SCM, NC Programming, MRP, back shops).
• Managing work-around plans and schedule impact as needed, coordinating through First Line Leader. Calculate/determine and communicate schedule impact to IE and stakeholders. Working with ME team on special tools and procedures required.
• Participating in correction action triage and complete root cause analysis assignments as required
  
  

What’s In It For You

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.

This position is in Palmdale, CA  Discover Palmdale.

Desired Skills

• 3 Years of professional experience
• Associate’s degree in aviation, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
• Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings and models
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as 3DX, Solidworks, CATIA V5, or PTC Creo
• Strong understanding of build‑process flow (assembly, testing, verification)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six‑Sigma, or continuous‑improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) creation and negotiation
  
  

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.