Operations Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin Corp

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Performance Management, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Simulation, Six Sigma Certification, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, United States Citizen, Work From Home
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
11 days ago

Description:Your Impact

You will be the Operations Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Operations Engineering team which is responsible for advancing producibility, quality, and continuous‑improvement across LM Aero.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5) you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional projects that define, mine, and improve critical processes, coordinating schedules, guiding project teams, and delivering concise status briefings to leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead cross‑functional projects focused on process definition, mining, and improvement.
  • Generate and coordinate project schedules with stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
  • Guide project teams to identify solutions, implement changes, and drive initiatives to closure.
  • Brief project status and results to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Coach and facilitate continuous‑improvement events, applying Lean Six Sigma principles to sustain change.

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.

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

You are a collaborative leader with strong analytical and facilitation skills, deep experience in Lean Six Sigma, and a proven ability to coach teams, communicate clearly, and drive measurable improvements in complex engineering environments.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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

The selected candidate MUST BE ABLE TO obtain a secret clearance.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives through the full project planning and execution lifecycle
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA)
  • Experience applying lean principles to manufacturing operations with demonstrated performance improvement
  • Experience leading cross-functional collaborative efforts
  • Experience presenting and designing strategical plans to upper leadership

Desired Skills:

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Simulation Experience
  • Project Management

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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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

About the Company

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Lockheed Martin Corp

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Our Mission:  We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe and provide them essential services.

Our Vision: Be the global leader in supporting our customers to strengthen global security, deliver citizen services and advance scientific discovery.

Our Values:

  • Do What's Right
  • Respect Others
  • Perform With Excellence
  • COMPANY SIZE
    10,000 employees or more
    INDUSTRY
    Aerospace and Defense
    FOUNDED
    1912
    WEBSITE
    http://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com