Job Description

Job Description

Job ID: 710893BR Date posted: Nov. 19, 2025
Description: The Lockheed Martin Space Production Operations Team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Associate to support production at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA! The role will require you to be organized with good attention-to-detail and a self-starting approach to work activities. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for translating engineering designs into actionable work instructions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Translating complex engineering blueprints and parts lists into clear, step by step work instructions for production technicians
- Supporting root cause analysis of component nonconformances and ensuring effective corrective actions are appropriate and implemented
- Providing technical guidance and in-person support to technicians to maximize performance and quality
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM-related discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred), however will consider experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience working with cross-functional groups
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative to solve problems and issues as they arise
- Strong communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
Desired Skills:
- Experience creating and/or utilizing manufacturing work instructions and/or standard operating procedures
- Experience reading engineering drawings and understanding and utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with welding, especially in a manufacturing context
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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