Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Process Improvement Analyst
Grand Prairie, Orlando Florida, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $127K/yr
0+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Process Improvement Analyst for their Continuous Improvement team. The role involves designing analytical tools, partnering with leaders, and driving sustainable change through Lean Six Sigma methods.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and sustain dashboards, KPI boards, and visual‑management tools that surface problems in real time
Partner side‑by‑side with senior managers, project champions, and Black‑Belt mentors to prioritize, scope, and execute high‑impact continuous‑improvement projects
Apply A3, DMAIC, and “Go‑and‑See” techniques on live manufacturing processes while receiving mentorship from seasoned Six Sigma experts
Extract, clean, and visualize process data (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R) to identify variation, waste, and improvement opportunities
Coach frontline teams, support Green‑Belt training, and own KPI stewardship – reporting progress to senior leadership and maintaining visual‑management boards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Statistics, or related field (or Master's with ≤ 1 yr experience)
0–5 years of professional experience; internship, co op, or entry level roles in manufacturing, quality, or data analytics are a plus
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, A3, visual management) and basic statistical techniques (DOE, regression, hypothesis testing)
Strong communication skills—able to present data driven insights to both technical and non technical audiences
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and a willingness to learn statistical software (Minitab, JMP, Python/R)
Active DoD Secret clearance — preferred but not mandatory for entry level candidates
Preferred
Familiarity with MFC production line processes, including assembly, fabrication, and test operations
Understanding of manufacturing flow, takt time, cycle time, and throughput optimization
Exposure to digital manufacturing systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action in a production environment
Knowledge of standard work, visual management, and 6S workplace organization principles
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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