Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Operations Team which is responsible for driving cross‑functional improvement initiatives across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4 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.

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
You are a collaborative, data‑driven professional with deep expertise in continuous‑improvement tools. You excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, influencing cross‑functional teams, and sustaining lasting change. Your dedication to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction makes you an ideal fit for this senior engineering role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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

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

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.