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Manufacturing/Material Engineer Sr - Level 3

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$106,600–$198,000/yrSunnyvale, CA, United StatesPosted 4d ago
  • US citizenship
  • TS/SCI clearance

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This posting states $107k–$198k a year. Open manufacturing engineer jobs in California post a median of $141k a year, the middle half $130k–$163k, across 205 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## Standard Job Description The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity.

While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Our facility in Sunnyvale, CA has an immediate opportunity for a level 3Manufacturing Engineer to join our mission ## Summary of key duties for this position - Plans all aspects of paint, coatings and chemical conversion applications. - Reviews engineering drawings and specifications, writes work instructions and supports coatings application. - Troubleshoots issues with industrial and/or lab equipment. - Works closely with shop supervision, technicians, MRP controllers, production leads and program to ensure successful hardware fabrication. - Works around chemical processes and wears appropriate PPE in that environment. - Maintains awareness of daily/weekly tasks/assignments to deliver products within budgetary and schedule constraints. #LMSpaceRA Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.

Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions.

Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence.

Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement.

Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. ## Basic Qualifications - Knowledge of paint and metal coating processes in an aerospace manufacturing environment . - Understanding of procedures, work instructions, technical writing or similar with technical publications. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, schematics, and specifications. - Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance ## Desired Skills Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering or related discipline from an accredited college/university Active TS/SCI clearance Experience with root cause analysist for defect determination.

Experience with DFx (i.e. design for manufacturing, design to cost, design to schedule, design for assembly, etc.). Experience troublehsooting equipment to ensure operational uptime. Knowledge and use of statisical process control software like Truechem or similar.

Computer skills including MS Office software, and SAP/VECAMS/Apriso (or other MRP/Work Instruction software). ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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