**Standard Job Description**
**The Work**
Join the Kanata Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist.
**Job Summary**
The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a key link between design, production, and quality functions.

This role is responsible for supporting production, translating product designs into manufacturable, cost‑effective processes while ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The candidate will lead process design, tooling development, capacity planning, and plant layout project work, using data‑driven analysis,
and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Performs in a team-oriented environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.

Drives adoption of recent technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.

Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions.

Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence.

Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence.

Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement.





Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
**Basic Qualifications**
**Core responsibilities:**
**Process Design & Implementation**
Design production processes
Determine equipment and tooling requirements
**Process Optimization, Automation & Continuous Improvement**
Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies
Identify waste, reduce cycle time, improve throughput
Lead Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control(DMAIC) projects with measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Utilize Automation Technologies to streamline production processes
Stay updated on industry trens and new manufacturing technologies
**Tooling & Fixture Design**
Identify and commission tooling and fixtures required to support production
Ensure supporting equipment calibration based on production needs.
**Production Capacity & Layout Planning**
Conduct capacity analysis
Recommend plant layout changes
Support new equipment installation
Evaluate line balancing and takt time alignment.
**Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction**
Prepare cost/benefit analyses for proposed process changes
Identify opportunities to reduce material, tooling, and labour costs.
**Root Cause and Corrective Action Implementation**




Perform Structured root cause analysis on production defects and implement corrective action
Troubleshoot daily production issues to minimize downtime
**Quality & Compliance Support**
Collaborate with Quality Assurance(QA)/Quality Compliance (QC) teams
Ensure processes meet specifications and regulatory standards
**Training & Knowledge Transfer**
Train production staff on new procedures and equipment
Develop training materials and conduct workshops
**Required Skills, Qualification and experience**
**Education**
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Master's degree is considered a plus.
**Experience**
Minimum of 5+ years in a manufacturing or production engineering role
Preferably within a related industry
Prior experience in industrial engineering roles is an asset
**Desired Skills**
**Desired Skills, qualifications**
SAP, Windchill, MS Excel, Visio, Power Point
Solidworks and Colab
**Core Competencies (Behavioral & Technical)**
**Competency**
**Description**
**Analytical Thinking**
Able to dissect complex problems into actionable solutions.
**Process Mindset**
Focus on workflow efficiency, waste elimination, and scalability.
**Collaboration**
Works with Design, Supply Chain, QA, and Operations.
**Communication**
Translates engineering concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
**Adaptability**
Thrives in fast‑paced environments, handles ambiguous problems.
**Quality Focus**
Passionate about delivering defect‑free, compliant products.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Lockheed Martin
📍 Ottawa