Tool Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description

AMMM Production Engineering is hiring a Tool Engineering Staff (E4) to support the C-130 Digitization effort. This engineer will be part of the scanning workflow, with emphasis on the validation process for tools and parts. The candidate selected will partner with direct employee and contractors to support the overall digitization effort.

This role is part of our Strategy & Readiness Organization and will report to the Digitization Toom Engineering Manager. In this new role, you will contribute to the business by serving as a subject matter expert in tooling engineering, applying sound engineering judgment to resolve complex tooling and scanning issues, evaluate all tooling configurations, and ensure tooling supports engineering definition, manufacturing requirements, and product quality. Engineer will work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Tool Fabrication, Tool Inspection, and supplier organizations to support aircraft digitization efforts.

As a Tool Engineering Staff supporting Digitization, you will review tool designs and prepare work for scanning cells, perform validation of scans in accordance to released command media, resolve technical conflicts arising from digitizing a tool controlled aircraft, and provide overall technical support to ensure tooling and part scans are configuration controlled and provide for overall program success. Scope will be inclusive of supporting Model Based Digitization efforts in NX and Teamcenter.

The ideal candidate will possess a background around tool engineering and metrology. The candidate must excel in cross-functional collaboration, exhibit strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and quickly develop relationships to influence outcomes. Additionally, the candidate must embrace a culture of performance.

This position is located in Marietta, GA .

This role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend/off-hour support.

Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. May use CAD/CAM to design tools.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree (STEM required) or 8+ years of experience as a tool engineer / manufacturing engineer / design engineering, supporting aircraft production
* Experience in aerospace tooling engineering, manufacturing engineering, or aircraft production support role
* Demonstrated proficiency with CATIA V5, including 3D modeling, model interpretation, and engineering design review
* Experience with legacy aircraft fabrication tooling, tooling drawings, manufacturing processes, and historical engineering definitions
* Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings (2D / paper), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements
* Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve tooling design, fabrication, inspection, and configuration issues.
* Experience with tooling lifecycles and processes (i.e. tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc.)
* Presentation, verbal & written communication skills

Desired Skills

* Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business and awareness of Aero Code and local site policies and procedures
* Experience developing and implementing tools required for production or experimental use
* Strong technical problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
* Ability to independently manage complex technical issues and develop documented, defensible engineering recommendations.
* Experience supporting military aircraft programs, including C-130, C-130J, or other legacy aircraft platforms
* NX and Teamcenter experience
* Experience with fabrication tooling, assembly tooling, master gauges, templates, fixtures, and drill jigs
* Familiarity with tooling inspection, metrology, laser tracking, 3D scanning, and digital tooling verification
* Experience with tooling digitization, legacy drawing conversion, model-based definition, and configuration management
* Experience supporting domestic and international suppliers
* Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, material and process requirements, and engineering change processes

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

* Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
* For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.