Operations Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Excellence Engineer for the MFC LSS Organization. Our team is responsible for driving process improvement, increasing value delivery, and supporting strategic initiatives. What You Will Be Doing As the Operations Excellence Engineer you will be responsible for applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to solve complex, cross‑functional problems and to deploy to any business area to enhance processes. 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.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Embed within functional teams to assess, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities.
• Deploy to suppliers and sites to eliminate waste and drive sustainable solutions.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools such as 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, FMEA, and Control Charts to identify root causes.
• Define KPIs, track metrics, and deliver quantified results including cost savings and cycle‑time reductions.
• Prepare executive briefings and dashboards that translate technical findings into strategic business language.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in process improvement, operations engineering, or consulting roles within a large, complex organization (defense,aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)

Lean/Six Sigma:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher) OR ability to apply Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills and techniques with demonstrable project leadership and documented results (e.g., $MM savings, % reduction in lead time)

Consulting Acumen:

• Proven track record of acting as a Sr. Advisor-designing problem‑solving approaches, facilitating workshops, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior executives

Leadership:

• Ability to influence without direct authority; strong stakeholder management across diverse functional groups

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, therefore must be a US Citizen

Travel:

• Willingness to travel 80-100%

Desired Skills

Facilitation:

• Command‑and‑control of meeting rooms; adept at keeping teams focused, managing conflict, and driving consensus

Analytical Rigor:

• Strong quantitative skills; proficiency with statistical software (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Communication Excellence:

• Ability to craft clear, concise narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences; polished written and verbal presentation skills

Strategic Thinking:

• Understands how operational improvements tie to broader business objectives and defense acquisition cycles

Adaptability:

• Comfortable navigating ambiguous environments and shifting priorities; quick learner of new business domains

Collaboration:

• Team‑oriented mindset; builds strong relationships across engineering, program management, finance, and senior leadership

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $131100.00 - $243500.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $118000.00 - $219100.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $104900.00 - $194700.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $94400.00 - $175200.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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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.