Tool Engineer
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.
Join Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Manufacturing Engineering team and be part of a legacy in aviation excellence. As a Tool Engineer, you will play an essential role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative tooling solutions to support the manufacturing of the C-130 and other Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) programs. Here, your engineering skills and creativity will directly impact mission success, setting the stage for program growth and sustained manufacturing quality.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Tool Engineer supporting C-130 Manufacturing, you will:
• Design, develop, and implement industrial machinery and equipment, including tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures to meet production and experimental needs.
• Collaborate with team members to create CAD/CAM tool designs that consider accessibility, efficiency, and performance.
• Serve as the technical lead, overseeing tool engineering projects and ensuring alignment with AMMM and related program requirements.
• Develop and apply new techniques to enhance tooling capabilities and meet evolving customer needs.
• Verify and approve concepts and designs created by team members and vendor partners, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
What’s In It For You
• Professional Impact: Shape the future of tooling innovation in support of critical C-130 production and other AMMM programs.
• Career Development: Engage in a dynamic environment with opportunities to develop and implement new tooling techniques that meet Lockheed Martin’s standards of excellence.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and flexible schedules, with an emphasis on career progression and team collaboration.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• You are an experienced Tool Engineer with a strong foundation in industrial tool design and CAD/CAM methodologies.
• Your proactive approach to engineering challenges and keen attention to detail make you a trusted technical resource.
• Known for your innovation and technical leadership, you thrive in team settings and are motivated to support the next generation of tooling solutions.
Our Commitment to DEI
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing whats right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
• Tool engineering and design experience
• 3D Cad and design software experience
• Microsoft Office products experience
Desired Skills:
• 3 years exp
• Bachelors
• Catia V5 software experience
• Working with teams and projects to success
• Corrective action and Root cause experience
Clearance Level: None
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• 3 years exp
• Bachelors
• Catia V5 software experience
• Working with teams and projects to success
• Corrective action and Root cause experience
Job Ident #:
72841507552
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