Job ID: 682370BR Date posted: Dec. 20, 2024 Program: F16
Description:Operations Engineer - Early Career

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a motivated Early Career Operations Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this hands-on, full-time role, you will focus on eliminating waste, managing production enablers, and developing and coaching management systems. Your contributions will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in our production processes. With the opportunity to apply Lean/Six Sigma techniques, statistical analysis, and project management skills, you will have a direct impact on process optimization and leadership decision-making. This position provides a unique opportunity to grow your career while contributing to high-impact projects that support Lockheed Martin's mission of safety, security, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
- Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and waste in production processes, ensuring continuous improvement.

- Support the management and optimization of production enablers to enhance operational efficiency and meet production goals.

- Contribute to the development of management systems and provide coaching to team members on best practices for process improvement.

- Use statistical methods to gather, analyze, and interpret data, providing actionable insights to leadership for decision-making.

- Assist in developing business cases that support continuous improvement initiatives and justify process changes or resource allocation.

- Work closely with teams across different functions to drive operational excellence and improve business processes.

- Contribute to project management activities, ensuring timely execution of continuous improvement and operational efficiency projects.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a driven and detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong foundation in Lean/Six Sigma principles and a passion for process improvement. You thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a direct impact by eliminating inefficiencies and driving operational excellence. With your analytical mindset, you excel at gathering and interpreting data to inform leadership decisions and support business objectives. You are a collaborative team player, comfortable working with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that streamline processes and enhance productivity. Your ability to communicate effectively and coach others makes you a key asset in driving continuous improvement and optimizing production systems. If you're excited about using your skills to shape the future of operations and grow within a world-class organization, you’re the ideal candidate for this role.


At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.


Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with continuous improvement practitioner in an aerospace or automotive Manufacturing environment.

Experience in applying lean six sigma principles with demonstrated performance improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools similar to Kaizen, waste elimination, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, A3 PDCA & Takt.

Experience utilizing data analysis tools to effectively identify waste reduction opportunities and reduce variation in a production environment.

Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing, utilizing presentation tools to communicate cross functionally.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge and experience within Lean Manufacturing Systems which may include one or more of the following: Value Stream Mapping, Value Added Analysis, Pull and Flow Techniques, Cycle Time Analysis, 6S, PDCA, Standard Work, Error Proofing, Visual Management & Controls

Bachelor of science degree in Technical Engineering discipline, Business, or Operations preferred

Experience developing and coaching through problem solving methodologies

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including non-technical personnel
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's 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