Lockheed Martin
Staff Tool Design Engineer- Level 4
Lockheed Martin, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Overview
You 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 collaborate 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 provide support to tooling vendors during the fabrication phase of tool designs and ensure configuration control is maintained. Other tasks include root cause analysis of tooling issues, implementing corrective actions, acting as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members/vendors, and driving continuous improvement in our operations. Interim Clearance required prior to start. MUST 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, CA. Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures for assembly and fabrication operations. Create detailed CAD models and drawings using CATIA V5; provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Provide tooling vendor support during fabrication and ensure configuration control is maintained. Conduct root cause analysis of tooling issues and implement corrective actions. Act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members and vendors; Drive continuous improvement within the line of business. Basic Qualifications
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and diagrams. Ability 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 requirements. Desired Skills
STEM degree with 9+ years of experience. Hands-on mechanical experience, jig building, and CAD experience on any 3D drawing/analysis software. Tool design experience for composite part families and processes, including layup fixtures, 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. Experience with CATIA V4 Software. Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Security Clearance
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years. Other Information
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills and requirements. Onsite full-time work at a Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin supports various alternate work schedules. Schedule for this position: 4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week. Pay Rate: See location-based salary ranges for California, New York, and other states. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, PTO, Holidays, and more. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applications may be reviewed to identify matches for this and future openings. Experience Level: Experienced Professional • Business Unit: Aeronautics • Relocation: Possible • Career Area: Manufacturing • Type: Full-Time • Shift: First
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You 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 collaborate 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 provide support to tooling vendors during the fabrication phase of tool designs and ensure configuration control is maintained. Other tasks include root cause analysis of tooling issues, implementing corrective actions, acting as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members/vendors, and driving continuous improvement in our operations. Interim Clearance required prior to start. MUST 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, CA. Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures for assembly and fabrication operations. Create detailed CAD models and drawings using CATIA V5; provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Provide tooling vendor support during fabrication and ensure configuration control is maintained. Conduct root cause analysis of tooling issues and implement corrective actions. Act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members and vendors; Drive continuous improvement within the line of business. Basic Qualifications
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and diagrams. Ability 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 requirements. Desired Skills
STEM degree with 9+ years of experience. Hands-on mechanical experience, jig building, and CAD experience on any 3D drawing/analysis software. Tool design experience for composite part families and processes, including layup fixtures, 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. Experience with CATIA V4 Software. Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Security Clearance
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years. Other Information
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills and requirements. Onsite full-time work at a Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin supports various alternate work schedules. Schedule for this position: 4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week. Pay Rate: See location-based salary ranges for California, New York, and other states. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, PTO, Holidays, and more. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applications may be reviewed to identify matches for this and future openings. Experience Level: Experienced Professional • Business Unit: Aeronautics • Relocation: Possible • Career Area: Manufacturing • Type: Full-Time • Shift: First
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