Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineering Sr Stf within IGNITE, you will work in the Severn Operations Manufacturing Team providing support to internal and external customers. We're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, emerging technologies, as well as digital capabilities.
Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
Provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management
Facilitate engineering support, review and approval of Bid & Proposal (B&P) requests
Support program gate reviews as the engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)
Make decisions that impact the organization, operations, and services in a timely manner.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide PCB/PCBA Design for Excellence (DFX) feedback and identify manufacturing risks early in development
Partner with supply chain and EEE components engineers to establish and enforce a preferred parts list, identify alternate parts, and address part obsolescence
Perform in-depth reviews of schematics, eCAD/MCAD, BOMs and Fabrication and Assembly drawings in Solidworks, Altium, Mentor and Zuken.
Contribute to design reviews as a subject matter expert in manufacturability, testability, yield improvement, supplier capability, and quality control
Define and document manufacturing and test best practices for PCB/PCBA designers to adhere to.
Lead PCB/PCBA manufacturing vendor selection and qualification, define manufacturing readiness requirements, and drive milestone reviews
Develop and validate advanced manufacturing and test processes, including equipment selection, commissioning, documentation, and training
Direct and coordinate PCB fabrication and PCBA manufacturing activities, including managing supplier relations, overseeing quarantine and rework operations, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives
Write and maintain engineering documentation including drawing notes, mBOMs, work instructions, inspection requirements, rework practices, and standard operating procedures
Support technicians and engineers in building prototype hardware and transitioning designs from development, through qualification, and into production
Investigate non-conformances to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive systemic improvements to designs and manufacturing processes
Identify opportunities to reduce risk, simplify processes, and enhance PCB/PCBA quality, throughput, and cost Bachelors degree in Engineering; any relevant certifications are a plus
Experience in PCB fabrication or PCBA assembly manufacturing. Preference for candidates with NPI, spaceflight hardware, and NASA program experience
Expertise in board assembly processes and equipment, such as: stencil/paste print, SPI, pick & place, SMT reflow, AOI, selective solder, X-ray inspection, flying probe, cleaning, coating, and programming
Extensive knowledge of IPC and NASA standards; such as: IPC-A-600/610 Class 3, J-STD-001, IPC-6012, IPC-CC-830, IPC-SM-840, IPC-TM-650, NASA-STD-8739.1. Experience with the IPC space addendum is a plus
Demonstrated experience with materials used in PCBA manufacturing; such as PCB substrates, polymerics (conformal coating, staking, underfill), solder alloys, and electrical components.
Experience developing and supporting PCBA manufacturing processes (ex. SMT, X-ray, ICT, flying probe, DFT)
Knowledge of circuit analysis, test plan development, and troubleshooting of electrical hardware failures
Skilled in failure analysis tools and techniques (SEM, EDX, X-ray, cross-sectioning) and driving root cause investigations
Experience with rigid and flex PCBs for high power and high data rates in high noise environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Masters degree in Engineering
Experience implementing and enforcing Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles and leading DFX reviews
Experience with tools such as Solidworks, Altium, SiliconExpert, Valor, and GIDEP
Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and suppliers to improve reliability, lead time, and cost
Ability to lead small teams in root cause investigations and process improvements
Strong technical writing skills for manufacturing documentation and communication
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a track record of cross-functional teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
Active TS/SCI clearance