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Job ID: 729043BR Date posted: May. 19, 2026
Description:
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.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and passionate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a talented and customer-centric individual with a can-do attitude, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and drive success. If you're a collaborative and innovative leader who is passionate about manufacturing engineering and precision machining, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and develop your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As the world's premier aerospace and defense company, we pride ourselves on quality and mission success, and we're committed to supporting your career goals and aspirations.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
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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
Clearance Level: None
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