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Engineering - Mechanical
King of Prussia, PA (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 712892BR
Description:Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and defense solutions that protect people, connect communities, and shape the future. Our work supports national security, scientific discovery, and global innovation through our 21st Century Security® vision-focused on resiliency, urgency, and partnership.
We believe the future of space depends on both cutting-edge technology and the next generation of engineers. That's why we invest in early-career talent, mentorship, and hands-on experience that accelerates learning and impact from day one.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Manufacturing Engineering Team in King of Prussia, PA.
Help transform engineering designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes that support complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. You'll collaborate closely with design engineering, production teams, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery-while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career in aerospace and defense.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide producibility feedback to design engineering during development and production
• Write and maintain production plans and manufacturing documentation
• Evaluate nonconforming hardware and support process optimization to meet program goals
• Partner with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and increase efficiency
• Support Production Control by helping prioritize work to meet delivery schedules
• Analyze shop performance data and assist Quality Assurance with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support the development and production of advanced defense systems
Work Environment
• Location: On-site in King of Prussia, PA
• Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional weekend or off-hour support as needed to meet production schedules
• Travel: May be required
• Team Setting: Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment with hands-on exposure to real hardware
• Growth-Focused: Strong opportunity for mentorship, skill development, and career progression within Lockheed Martin Space
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements
• Experience with mechanical, vehicle, and/or electromechanical assembly
• Experience writing or contributing to manufacturing work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or design documentation
• Experience in manufacturing and/or production operations
• Active Secret security clearance (or higher) and U.S. Citizenship are required to support this program
Desired Skills:
"Nice-to-have" skills that strengthen candidacy
• Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high-mix production operations
• Experience developing rework instructions, repair procedures, or flow alteration records
• Familiarity with missile, reentry vehicle, or complex system assembly
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, and labor standards
• Experience using SAP or similar manufacturing systems
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, 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, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and defense solutions that protect people, connect communities, and shape the future. Our work supports national security, scientific discovery, and global innovation through our 21st Century Security® vision-focused on resiliency, urgency, and partnership.
We believe the future of space depends on both cutting-edge technology and the next generation of engineers. That's why we invest in early-career talent, mentorship, and hands-on experience that accelerates learning and impact from day one.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Manufacturing Engineering Team in King of Prussia, PA.
Help transform engineering designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes that support complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. You'll collaborate closely with design engineering, production teams, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery-while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career in aerospace and defense.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide producibility feedback to design engineering during development and production
• Write and maintain production plans and manufacturing documentation
• Evaluate nonconforming hardware and support process optimization to meet program goals
• Partner with shop floor personnel to implement process improvements and increase efficiency
• Support Production Control by helping prioritize work to meet delivery schedules
• Analyze shop performance data and assist Quality Assurance with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support the development and production of advanced defense systems
Work Environment
• Location: On-site in King of Prussia, PA
• Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional weekend or off-hour support as needed to meet production schedules
• Travel: May be required
• Team Setting: Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment with hands-on exposure to real hardware
• Growth-Focused: Strong opportunity for mentorship, skill development, and career progression within Lockheed Martin Space
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements
• Experience with mechanical, vehicle, and/or electromechanical assembly
• Experience writing or contributing to manufacturing work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or design documentation
• Experience in manufacturing and/or production operations
• Active Secret security clearance (or higher) and U.S. Citizenship are required to support this program
Desired Skills:
"Nice-to-have" skills that strengthen candidacy
• Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high-mix production operations
• Experience developing rework instructions, repair procedures, or flow alteration records
• Familiarity with missile, reentry vehicle, or complex system assembly
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, work measurement, and labor standards
• Experience using SAP or similar manufacturing systems
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, 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, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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