Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Planner Level 2 for the Electrical Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Planner Level 2 you will be responsible for leading early‑stage planning for new product introductions and translating electrical design requirements into actionable manufacturing plans.

Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.

Create pre‑plans that cover tooling needs, material flow, and labor‑charging requirements to set realistic execution targets.

Partner with electrical engineering, design engineering, supply‑chain, quality, and production teams to capture interface requirements and close design‑to‑manufacturing gaps.

Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.

Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are
A collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer with a strong grasp of electrical systems and a proven ability to bridge design and manufacturing. You thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering precise, high‑impact solutions.

Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Further Information About This Opportunity
Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

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

• Experience reading, analyzing, and applying blueprints, schematics, and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.

• Experience with the standard planning workflows, work instructions, and documentation required for fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.

• Experience of common fabrication methods (e.g., machining, welding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal forming, wire harnesses development) and the associated procedural controls.

• Experience creating, reviewing, and validating BOMs, ensuring accurate part counts, material specifications, and cost data for downstream activities.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning [CAPP] and Shop Floor Manager [SFM], SAP, Siemens Capital, 3DX DELMIA Apriso)

• Proven track record of driving process improvements that enhance manufacturability and reduce cost.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.