Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Machining / Precision Machining

Standard Job Description

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.

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer, supporting the Machining Operations Center (MOC) located within our Orlando, FL campus. Our team specializes in producing ultra-precision machined components for defense applications, and we're looking for a talented and passionate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing processes to maintain machine accuracy, repeatability, and performance, as well as conducting diagnostic tests to identify machine errors and deviations. You will also be responsible for creating and delivering technical reports, presentations, and training materials, and establishing tooling processes for the center.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Define process for center-wide CNC machine health verification to maintain machine accuracy, repeatability, and performance
• Conduct ballbar testing, laser testing, and other diagnostic tests to identify machine errors and deviations
• Create and deliver technical reports, presentations, and training materials
• Establish tooling processes for the center, including tool ordering and procurement procedures, tool life management systems, and tool data management for cataloging and maintaining tool information
• Investigate and pilot digital transformation tools to drive process improvements and increased efficiency
• Provide manufacturing floor support to resolve
technical and manufacturing issues.
• Perform Root Cause analysis and implement
effective Corrective Action to address quality
related issues.
• Investigate, propose, and implement
technology to reduce costs and/or improve
quality.
• Utilize CAM software for CNC programming
• Create work instructions detailing the
appropriate equipment, methods, special
processes, tools and fixturing required to
manufacture our complex components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Basic understanding of CAD software such as Siemens NX, CREO, Pro Engineer, or Solidworks
- Experience and/or interest with CNC machines, mills, or lathes through internships, research, previous work experience, or University curriculum

Desired Skills

- Experience with CNC machines
- Knowledge of machine verification techniques such as Renishaw ballbar tests, Renishaw laser tests, Renishaw rotary tests
- Knowledge of tool management software/processes (TDM, Wintool)
- Experience with production manufacturing
- G-code
- Interest in metal machining, tooling, and the
processes used to manufacture machined
precision components
- Interest in continuous improvement and lean six sigma principles
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
- Interest in implementing new and exciting digital transformation technologies
- Experience with machine monitoring tools including Grafana/FORCAM/TMAC
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data analysis and automation tools (Excel, Tableau, Alteryx)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.