Manufacturing Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $71k–$131k
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Marietta, GA. In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.
- Tools it names
- Tooling, MES
- Base pay
- $71k–$131k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 4 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $85k–$158k. This one lists $71k–$131k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 44 manufacturing engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$158k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 34%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- Lean 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Root cause 23%
- Robotics 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Lockheed Martin in Marietta
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Manufacturing Engineer - E2 at Lockheed Martin in other locations
Lockheed Martin lists this title in 18 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Lufkin, TX
- Greenville, SC
- Stratford, CT
- Grand Prairie, TX · $71k–$131k
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- Fort Worth, TX · $71k–$131k
- Arlington, TX · $71k–$131k
- Courtland, AL
- King of Prussia, PA · $79k–$147k
- Crestview, FL · $63k–$118k
- Troy, AL · $71k–$131k
- Oldsmar, FL · $71k–$131k
- Lexington, KY · $63k–$118k
- Johnstown, PA
- Ocala, FL
- Archbald, PA · $63k–$118k
- Camden, AR · $63k–$118k
Full description from Lockheed MartinAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and aligning them with product design.
- ✓Create pre-plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information to represented tool planners to execute tasks.
- ✓Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and multiple downstream organizations to develop successful implementation of changes.
- ✓Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.
- ✓Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.
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Basic
Qualifications
- ✓Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
- ✓Proficient at reading and analyizing blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience with standard planning workflows, work instructions and documentation required for fabrication, assembly and installation activities.
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.
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Standard Job Description
In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.
- •Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing
Desired Skills
- +Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional audiences.
- +demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- +Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality.
- +Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F-22 is a plus.
- +Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Shop Floor Manager, APRISO.
- +Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Pay Information
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