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Lockheed Martin · 3 days ago

Operations Engineer Senior

Lexington Kentucky

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $137K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an Operations Engineer Senior for their Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services team. The role involves leading Six Sigma projects to improve process efficiency and product quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing process improvements on production and installation floors.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Six Sigma Projects: plan, execute, and control initiatives to improve process efficiency and product quality

On‑floor implementation: identify, test, and implement process improvements on production and installation floors

Interpret engineering drawings to assess producibility, recommend design adjustments, and ensure compliance with quality standards

Perform run and process trend analyses to pinpoint performance gaps and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (process engineers, production staff, quality assurance) to align improvement efforts with business goals

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaMinitabExcel MacrosEngineering DrawingsTeamCenter EngineeringProduction OperationsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start

Preferred

Proven experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing or production environment

Proficiency with Minitab for statistical analysis and project tracking

Proficiency with Excel Macros

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Experience with TeamCenter Engineering (or similar product data management tools)

Background in production operations, preferably in fabrication and installation contexts

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

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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.

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