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Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago

Operations Engineer / Lexington, KY

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking an Operations Engineer to work directly with production and installation personnel. The role involves identifying, testing, and implementing process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align efforts with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Work directly with production and installation personnel to identify, test, and implement process improvements
Use engineering drawings to assess producibility, recommend design adjustments, and set hour standards for efficiencies
Perform run and process trend analyses to pinpoint performance gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement
Partner with cross functional teams (process engineers, production staff, quality assurance) to align improvement efforts with business goals

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaMinitabExcel MacrosEngineering drawingsTeamCenter EngineeringProduction operationsTeam playerVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
Ability to obtain security clearance
Team player

Preferred

Proven experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing or production environment
Proficiency with Minitab for statistical analysis and project tracking
Able to create and work 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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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