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Operations Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 at Lockheed Martin, Palmdale, CA

Operations Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 at Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA. Full-time. $145,100 to $269,500 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing
As the Operations Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for creating comprehensive project charters, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous‑improvement methodologies, and leading end‑to‑end initiatives that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include:

Facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, root‑cause analysis, and process‑mapping workshops to uncover improvement opportunities.
Analyze operational and financial data to detect trends, variation, capacity constraints, and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
Establish baseline performance, set measurable targets, and define key performance indicators for each initiative.
Collaborate with operational leaders, frontline staff, engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, HR, and other functions to support stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and readiness assessments.
Prepare regular performance updates, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership; escalate risks and barriers that require executive support.
Assist Manufacturing and Facilities engineers in the planning, design, modification and layout of facilities and equipment.
Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, engineering time studies, and process cycle times.
Analyzing the sequence of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies in plant production facilities, administrative processes, facility and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

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. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and enjoy solving complex operational challenges, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and end‑to‑end operational improvement. You bring analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable results that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

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 possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

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

Minimum of eight years of experience in operations, project management, process improvement, industrial engineering, or a related function.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
Certification as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, RCCA, and VSM creation.
Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into practical recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage risks, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable results.
Experience leading cross-functional projects or process-improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, organizational leadership, or a related discipline.
Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project-management credential.
Change-management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or an equivalent qualification.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers across all levels of an organization, including non-technical personnel (from shop floor technicians to executive level).
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.
Experience implementing daily management systems, tiered accountability, strategy deployment, or Hoshin Kanri.
Familiarity with automation, digital transformation, workflow technology, or business-process management systems.
Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work with ambiguity
Self-motivated

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.