Operational Excellence Engineer

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* Description:

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* You will be the Operations Excellence Engineer for the MFC LSS Organization  Our team is responsible for driving process improvement, increasing value delivery, and supporting strategic initiatives

** What You Will Be Doing*
* As the Operations Excellence Engineer you will be responsible for applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to solve complex, cross‑functional problems and to deploy to any business area to enhance processes

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Embed within functional teams to assess, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities

+ Deploy to suppliers and sites to eliminate waste and drive sustainable solutions

+ Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools such as 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, FMEA, and Control Charts to identify root causes

+ Define KPIs, track metrics, and deliver quantified results including cost savings and cycle‑time reductions

+ Prepare executive briefings and dashboards that translate technical findings into strategic business language

** Why Join Us*
* The ideal candidate is collaborative, forward‑thinking, and impact‑driven  This role stands out because it offers the chance to shape enterprise‑wide improvement initiatives, work directly with senior leadership, and see measurable results  We support work‑life balance and overall well‑being with flexible scheduling options  Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here   (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/OneLM

Job Description Benefits

** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

MUST BE A U S  CITIZEN   This position requires a security clearancec

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline  Advanced degree preferred

Experience:

5  years of progressive experience in process improvement, operations engineering, or consulting roles within a large, complex organization  defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar

Lean/Six Sigma:

 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt  or higher  OR ability to apply Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills and techniques with demonstrable project leadership and documented results  e g , $MM savings, % reduction in lead time

Consulting Acumen:

 Proven track record of acting as a consultant-designing problem‑solving approaches, facilitating workshops, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior executives

Leadership:

 Ability to influence without direct authority; strong stakeholder management across diverse functional groups

Clearance:

 Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, therefore must be a US Citizen

Travel:

 Willingness to travel 80 100%

** Desired

Skills:

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* Facilitation:

 Command‑and‑control of meeting rooms; adept at keeping teams focused, managing conflict, and driving consensus

Analytical Rigor:

 Strong quantitative skills; proficiency with statistical software  Minitab, JMP  and data visualization tools  Power BI, Tableau  

Communication Excellence:

 Ability to craft clear, concise narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences; polished written and verbal presentation skills

Strategic Thinking:

 Understands how operational improvements tie to broader business objectives and defense acquisition cycles

Adaptability:

 Comfortable navigating ambiguous environments and shifting priorities; quick learner of new business domains

Collaboration:

Team‑oriented mindset; builds strong relationships across engineering, program management, finance, and senior leadership

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** 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

** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Full time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work…