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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.
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.

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, forward-thinking, and impact-driven. This role stands out because it offers the chance to shape enterprise-wide improvement initiatives, work directly with senior leadership, and see measurable results. We support work-life balance and overall well-being with flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires a security clearancec.
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 consultant-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
EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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
Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.