DESCRIPTION: This is a summer internship position that will be supporting the F35 Fabrication team in Production Operations in Palmdale. Responsibilities include: Support the Palmdale F-35 production management team including manufacturing floor activity efforts with strategy implementation for initiatives such as Aeronautic Manufacturing System (AMS), Metric development and efforts supporting the development, and the implementation and/or enhancements with visual management projects. This will also include the assistance in organization culture activities and initiatives.

The Production Operations Intern Program is intended to develop individuals capable of becoming productive members of a technical/engineering team within the Operations disciplines. Disciplines such as Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Material Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Facilities Operations/Engineering. Selected candidates will participate in training opportunities in communication skills and professional development. Candidates for this position are selected while actively pursuing an Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations Management related bachelor’s degree and assessed by management as possessing requisite skills and abilities for development.

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Strong communication and problem solving skills. The ability to work autonomously when provided work instructions.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Previous Manufacturing Experience Internship
• Strong desire to work in and support production floor operations
• Strong Communication skills
• Attitude to engage and perform

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical degree from an accredited college.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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.

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