Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Owego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work THE WORK This Manufacturing Engineering position will support our new cutting edge Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing facility in the fabrication of composite tubes and the resulting mechanical assembly. This role will be required to translate design requirements in the form of manufacturing drawings, CAD data, and industry specifications into comprehensive manufacturing instructions for for use by manufacturing personnel. You will be involved in the startup of a new production line and will provide daily hands on support and troubleshooting to manufacturing in the assembly of large high-volume composite tubes. You must have the ability to read and analyze complex technical drawings and CAD models and then create written and graphical instructions from this information. This role will interface with other engineering disciplines, program management, and manufacturing to accomplish our production goals. You will participate in area layout, procedure development, work instruction development, KPI tracking, and work closely with the program/project management team to meet cost and schedule targets. To be successful in this role you should be a highly motivated individual with a desire to learn our manufacturing processes and solution day to day challenges within our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be able to aide in composite tube winding, metal bonding to composites, and rubber molding manufacturing methods. They must be motivated to be involved in a manufacturing environment on a daily basis and be an active participant in manufacturing process development, job tooling, and work instruction generation. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; with a related Masters degree. • 2 years of experience in an engineering role, (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, etc.) with a manufacturing operations focus. • Experience using 3D CAD software (CREO preferred but not required). Light design work is expected. • Ability to write technical instructions using blueprints, CAD models, and Mil-Spec information. • Hands on project or work experience is required. Desired skills • Prior work experience related composite winding manufacturing methods • Familiarity with a Manufacturing Execution System such as SAP, Apriso, or similar system • Composite pressure vessel manufacturing experience • High volume manufacturing optimization • Either experience with Prepreg or Wet Wind manufacturing knowledge • Adhesive bonding of metallic to composite structures 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. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. 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. Work Schedule Information 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. 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 $70,100 - $123,625. 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. 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 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 $80,600 - $139,840. 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. 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 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.

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