Senior Chemical Processing Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Senior Chemical Processing Engineer to join our team in King of Prussia, PA! In this role you will support the Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) as a process engineer assigned to a support process capability development and optimization for a specific product line as it goes through spiral development maturing into high-rate production. The selected candidate will integrate factory process data of each spiral as it is produced to plan, develop and implement optimizations and efficiencies, and investigate efficiency losses/issue corrective actions to establish a stable, repetitive, and high-rate production line. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of the following: machining practices, reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications; knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques. Do you have a passion and dream to make a difference? Come be part of our team in the dynamic production operations side of Lockheed Martin Space.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for chemical processing systems, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and enhance process designs for manufacturability, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and implement production plans, inspect and assess process deviations, and optimize production workflows to meet program deliverables and quality standards.
• Communicate with production personnel to implement process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Design and develop process equipment, analyze process performance, and support Quality Assurance in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects.
• Support the development and production of chemical products, including process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Travel may be required to support production schedules, training, or equipment installation.
• Weekend or off-hour support may be required to support production schedules or respond to process emergencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Production support experience
• Design review experience
• Active secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with aluminum anodizing, chromate conversion coating, and fluorescent penetrant inspecting.
• Demonstrated understanding of chemical processing principles, unit operations, and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated experience generating manufacturing work instructions, process procedures, and production processes for chemical processing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret process control logic, PIDs, and equipment manuals.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active knowledge of relevant regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, and FDA guidelines, is desired.
• Active Top Secret security clearance is desired.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• Expression of Interest: By 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.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed 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.
• Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
• Lockheed 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.