Industrial​/Operations Senior Engineer

Job Description

You will be the Industrial/Operations Senior Engineer for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for supporting production operations through capacity modeling, standards development, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Industrial/Operations Senior Engineer you will be responsible for delivering industrial engineering expertise that drives efficiency and quality across the Santa Barbara focal plane.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain capacity models to forecast production capabilities.
• Create and update manufacturing standards and work instructions.
• Measure and visualize factory performance metrics.
• Design simulation models and factory layouts for facility expansion.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for advancing manufacturing excellence.

This role offers the chance to influence high-impact projects, work directly with senior leadership, and grow your expertise in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering disciplines.

Experience with discrete event simulation modeling, machine and labor capacity analysis, or continuous improvement projects.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and the candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires ship.

Desired skills

Strong proficiency with discrete event simulation modeling such as Simio (preferred), Process Simulator, or Any Logic.
Strong proficiency with capacity modeling and analysis such as equipment/machine utilization, tool rate analysis, max rate analysis, or throughput improvement.
Strong proficiency with continuous improvement initiatives such as cost reduction, HPU savings, schedule improvement, or quality/yield improvement using tools such as kaizen, value stream mapping, PFMEA, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams.
Trained in Lean Six Sigma tools and practices, and experience using statistical analysis.

Experience with SAP and Apriso.

Experience with SAP HANA, MS SQL, MySQL, or related database systems.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Python, or Confluence.
Strong communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate with data, data reporting, and data visualizations.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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