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Manufacturing Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin
Greenville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Mar 2026
💰 $109,365/yr($54,900/yr$109,365/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Aeronautics Company

Department

LS32GG:GVL GSO (ES Benefits)

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Yes

Job Code/Title

E1621:Manufacturing Engineer Asc

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their
passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed
Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an
emphasis on empowering our employees by
fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your
Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full time Early Career Manufacturing Engineer.
Manufacturing Engineers provide support for all
stages of a platform’s program lifecycle. The
Manufacturing Engineering (ME) discipline is
consulted and responsible for manufacturing
plan development, full-rate production standup
and support, and post-delivery sustainment and
modification activities. MEs are integral at every
program stage for efficient and effective aircraft
production.

This position will be embedded in detailed
manufacturing plans, concepts, processes, and
procedures. The day-to-day tasking will include
working with shop floor personnel, design
engineering, quality engineering, industrial
engineering, and other engineering disciplines to
support production of our various platforms. A successful candidate can expect to:
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working in a production environment
with operators
• Be self-motivated, take initiative, and have
strong work ethic
• Have a learning and continuous improvement
attitude

This position requires a detail-oriented and
organized candidate with demonstrated technical
proficiency and capability. Strong
communication skills – written and verbal – are
required to successfully interface with various
departments within Aero.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is at a facility
that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technology-related field. (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering)

Demonstrated experience or strong interest in an Operations role, with a preference for hands-on applications of engineering and manufacturing principles.

Previous manufacturing and/or operations experience.

Desired skills

Membership in SME, SAE, ASME, or a similar technical organization.

Design/build club or project experience, such as SAE Formula or Baja.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

State

South Carolina

Zip

29605

EEO

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.

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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.

City, State

Green

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