Industrial Engineer Senior Staff - Delivery Ops (Level 5)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Aviation's story is one of perseverance—failing, trying again, and achieving success. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has embraced this spirit, advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission success. We value the diverse talents of our team, celebrating their unique contributions. Together, our passion and strategic vision drive innovation, inspire progress, and shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join us in making history.
This role integrates Industrial Engineering solutions for F-35 Delivery Operations, including AFF and Flight Line. Responsibilities include analyzing and developing production plans, monitoring health metrics, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing production activities through automation and software tools.
The position includes project management, leading a small IE team, mentoring shop floor IEs, and collaborating with Production Management, Industrial Engineering, and support functions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Technical Leadership: Develop and integrate Industrial Engineering solutions for F-35 Delivery Operations, ensuring alignment with production goals.
• Production Planning: Lead the analysis, creation, and implementation of comprehensive production plans to meet program objectives.
• Metrics Development: Establish and monitor production health metrics to drive performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance production efficiency through automation techniques, process optimizations, and advanced software solutions.
• Team Leadership: Mentor a small team of Industrial Engineers, fostering skill development and collaboration.
• Project Management: Perform as project manager on strategic initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration: Partner with Production Management, Industrial Engineering, and other support functions to align goals and deliverables.
What’s In It For You
• Leadership Role: Influence the production success of the F-35, shaping outcomes for a cutting-edge defense program.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in industrial engineering, automation, and process improvement.
• Innovation Opportunities: Leverage advanced software and tools to redefine production efficiencies.
• Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across engineering, production, and support functions.
• Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading benefits, professional development programs, and hybrid work flexibility.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• A technical expert with a strong background in Industrial Engineering and production planning.
• A strategic leader with experience mentoring and managing high-performing teams.
• A problem-solver who excels at analyzing metrics, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing processes.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work across diverse functions and levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Industrial Engineering tools and techniques in a Delivery Operations, Coatings, or Assembly environment. (production scheduling, manufacturing/labor estimating, &/or capacity/resource planning.)
• Experience managing metrics and reporting tools to ensure elements of cost, schedule, quality, safety, &/or workforce.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, &/or database operations.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Prior leadership or technical lead experience.
• Experience with Assembly EVMS Processes.
• Experience with one or more of the following Data Analytics tools: Regression analysis, statistical process control, data mining, SQL statement experience, R, Cobra, Python, Tableau, etc.
• Experience working with business objects (BO) and enterprise data warehouse (EDW).
• Experience with analytical and project planning tools and software, MS Office Suite, or Electronic Crew manager (ECM)
• Project management experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt, PDCA, etc.).
• Experience with DOMMS.
• Experience in aircraft finishes or paint operations.
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. 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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