Staff Tool Design Engineer- Level 4

Lockheed Martin

  • Palmdale, CA
  • $114,700-198,720 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
LMCareers Business UnitAERONAUTICS COMPANYSecurity ClearanceSecret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaAeronautics CompanyDepartment6M3P00:PD NUMERICAL CONTROL & CAM ENGJob ClassManufacturingJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionYou will be a Tool Design Engineer Stf. for the LM Palmdale site, supporting the design and development of special tools and fixtures for assembly and fabrication operations. Our team is responsible for creating innovative solutions to manufacture aircraft components and final assemblies, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company requirements.As the Tool Design Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures, utilizing CAD software such as CATIA V5. You will create detailed tool design CAD models and drawings, and provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.You will also be expected to provide support to tooling vendors during the fabrication phase of tool designs, see their use into the production system and ensure configuration control is maintained.Other tasks will include root cause analysis of tooling issues, ability to implement corrective actions, act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members/vendors and work to drive continuous improvement into our line of business.A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement. Case by case evaluation will occur.Interim Clearance required prior to startMUST BE A US CITIZEN - This position is located in a facility that requires special access.A level 4 employee typically has 10 - 15 years of professional experience.This position is in Palmdale, CABasic Qualifications-Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
-Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and diagrams.
-Must be able to interpret metrology data.
-Experience with CATIA V5 Software.
-Tool Design and Fabrication Support experience.
-Aero Industry Experience
-Ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance per business requirementsDesired skills-STEM degree with 9+ years of experience
-Previous hands on mechanical experience, jig building experience, and computer aided design experience on any 3D drawing and analysis software package.
-Previous tool design experience for composite part families and processes, from layup fixtures to trim fixtures, bond fixtures, and assembly fixtures.
-Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement concepts.
-Exposure to Vendor support and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
-Exposure to disposition tooling request from vendors on tooling issues; ability to research and validate request.
-Experience with CATIA V4 Software.
-Microsoft Office Suite Experience: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.VirtualnoZip93599EEOLockheed 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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommuteNo telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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