Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Staff for the Operations Engineering team which is responsible for driving producibility, quality, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing As the Operations Engineer Staff you will be responsible for applying a broad set of engineering disciplines to enhance product manufacturability and reliability.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product reliability.

Apply industrial and manufacturing engineering techniques to optimize processes, equipment, and tooling.

Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives that reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Coordinate with supplier quality and quality‑assurance teams to ensure compliance and high‑quality standards.

Support test and validation activities to verify product performance and manufacturability.

What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (industrial, mechanical, aerospace, or related) and brings several years of experience in failure analysis, manufacturing process improvement, and quality assurance. You are proficient with Lean Six Sigma tools, have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and excel at collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.

Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Performs activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, Lean Six Sigma, test, and tool.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.

Minimum of five years of experience in operations, project management, process improvement, industrial engineering, quality, or a related function.

Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, root-cause analysis, and value-stream mapping.

Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage risks, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable results.

Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desired Skills

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, organizational leadership, or a related discipline.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project-management credential.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.

Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into practical recommendations.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher; Black Belt certification strongly preferred

Change-management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or an equivalent qualification.

Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings, productivity improvements, cycle-time reductions, quality improvements, or capacity gains.

Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, control charts, hypothesis testing, regression, and measurement-system analysis.

Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, SQL, or equivalent applications.

Experience coaching or training leaders and employees in Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.