Process Improvement Analyst

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Job Code/Title

E5432:
Business Process Anlyst

Job Description

You will be the Process Improvement Analyst for the Continuous Improvement team. Our team delivers breakthrough capabilities across the product lifecycle by turning data into actionable insight.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Process Improvement Analyst you will be responsible for designing and maintaining analytical tools, partnering with leaders, and driving sustainable change through Lean Six Sigma methods.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is an energetic early‑career professional who thrives in a collaborative, technology‑enabled environment. This role offers a fast‑track pathway to Green‑Belt/Black‑Belt certification, hands‑on project leadership, and the chance to make measurable ROI‑driven contributions to mission‑critical programs.

Benefits

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.

Location

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Alternatively, this role can be based in Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas region). Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Citizenship Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• 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.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Classification

Employee will work on-site full-time.

Shift

First

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret

Business Unit

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Department

C3Y3000007:

PROD OPS - LEAN SIX SIGMA

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Experienced Professional

Locations

Grand Prairie, Orlando

Zip: 32819, 75051

Virtual: no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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