Assistant System Engineer Jobs in Scranton, PA (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 721954BR Date posted: Jul. 15, 2026
Description:
You will be a Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin's Archbald facility, which specializes in design, manufacturing, and engineering for both domestic and international customers. Our team produces electronic assemblies, machined and welded assemblies/parts, and safety-critical systems for various defense and commercial applications. Archbald is renowned for its awards and contributions to missile systems, nuclear instrumentation, and control products.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you may support the Assembly and/or Fabrication areas depending on the project or assignment.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Interfacing with design, manufacturing, test, quality, and other internal/external stakeholders as the product(s) move from planning to release, completion, and distribution


• Using SAP, dPLM, and other applications & tools to analyze and develop sequence of operations, work-instructions, procedures, and production record systems including inspection and test


• Assisting in the identification, procurement, and implementation of equipment, machinery, tools/fixtures, and material handling systems


• Establishing methods for maximum utilization of the production facilities and personnel utilizing lean six sigma concepts to improve work-flow efficiencies throughout production and the facility


• Using 2D/3D modeling tools to assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of manufacturing cells & layouts throughout the facility


• Using business process applications and tools to analyze data to improve productivity including reducing cost, improving inventory accuracy and improving first pass quality to achieve on-time schedules


• Investigating issues, gathering data, and initiating corrective actions and then presenting solutions to teams and leaders within the organization


• Assisting in establishing hazard prevention measures including personnel training programs for all phases of production operations including safety and ergonomics


• This position may require a different shift such as 2nd shift or a B-shift (Tues-Fri)

Why Join Us
As a skilled and innovative Manufacturing Engineer, joining our team means becoming a vital part of a mission that safeguards those who serve and protect our national security. You'll be working within a team environment, with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that make a real difference. If you're passionate about collaborating and contributing to a cause that has a true impact on global security, this is the place for you. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Archbald, PA. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Eng, Industrial Eng, Electrical Eng, or other Engineering related discipline from an accredited college with 2+ years of professional experience.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance so must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
Previous experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering tasks; including internship and/or project teams experience.
Prior experience in all aspects of circuit card assembly for plated-thru-hole (PTH) and surface mount technology (SMT) production including component forming, pick-and-place equipment, solder printing, hand soldering, wave soldering, selective-soldering, conformal coating, automated optical inspection, x-ray inspection, and programming of related assembly equipment.
Excellent written and oral communication/interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment or independently to solve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to read & interpret drawing requirements to develop work instructions.
Familiarity with lean/six-sigma manufacturing methods, root cause/corrective action techniques, and IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001.
Ability to track and manage cost, quality, and schedule in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and set up production work cells and facility layout changes.
Ability to define problems, collect/analyze data and make the necessary improvements to achieve desired performance.
Demonstrated ability to create/change work instructions, shop floor routers, and bills of materials.
Demonstrated use of 2D and 3D modeling programs such as Auto-CAD and CREO to design tooling/fixturing.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First