Industrial​/Operations Senior Engineer

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.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access; the candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

This position is in Santa Barbara, California.

• 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.

Part‑time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of the work schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.