Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin • Greenville, SC

1d • $81,600 - $162,610 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer – F-16 Tooling Coordinator at Lockheed Martin, you will drive process improvements, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and implement data-driven solutions for the F-16 program. Collaborating across production and engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in enhancing quality, reducing production time, and supporting one of the aerospace industry’s most iconic programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to coordinate impactful tooling initiatives while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace innovation. You are a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for innovation and delivering results. A natural problem-solver, you excel at analyzing data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. Collaborative and adaptable, you thrive in team environments, leveraging your strong communication skills to align cross-functional efforts. With a solid foundation in technical expertise and a focus on quality, you approach challenges with agility and a commitment to continuous learning. Your integrity, drive, and dedication to excellence make you an ideal fit for Lockheed Martin’s mission-driven culture. From onsite to remote, 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. Further Information About This Opportunity Greenville, SC This position is in Greenville, SC Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Experience working with tooling on a legacy platform
• Experience working in a production environment
• Project Management experience
• Experience briefing Sr leadership on project milestones
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position is at a facility that requires special access.
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain experience
• Experience coordinating multiple complex projects to closure concurrently
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Tool Periodic Inspection Coordination; Working with production operations to coordinate and automate the tooling verification process while utilizing shared resources across multiple sites
• Tooling Rework & Repair Coordination; Standup & lead periodic F16 Tool Master reviews to drive cross functional alignment and accountability on rework & repair efforts in progress.
• Provide Schedule & Priority clarification to the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Tooling project integration and resolution
• Identify, plan, and implement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce standard and non-standard production hours.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to address challenges, develop solutions, and ensure alignment on process improvement strategies.
• Use data-driven methodologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvements, and corrective actions.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to address production issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement innovative solutions.
• Uphold Lockheed Martin’s quality standards by ensuring all process improvements and manufacturing activities comply with company and regulatory requirements.

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, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level