Industrial Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Courtland (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking engineers to analyze and improve production processes in a high-precision manufacturing environment in the United States. The role emphasizes lean methods, value stream mapping, and discrete event modeling to optimize plant layouts, takt time balancing, and throughput while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

A Secret security clearance is required and development opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing production data to identify issues and implement process improvements.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Value Stream Mapping, process mapping).
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, capacity analysis, and throughput optimization.
• Experience working cross-functionally within manufacturing or operations teams.
• Ability to balance a manufacturing line and create new manufacturing cells under takt time based on the Yamazumi chart.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
• On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Data analysis

Lean methods

Value stream mapping

Process mapping

Cross-functional collaboration

Takt time balancing

Security clearance

Tools

Discrete event simulation

Job description

Company Mission & Program Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Basic Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate:

• Industrial Engineering experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience analyzing production data to identify issues and implement process improvements
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Value Stream Mapping, process mapping)
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, capacity analysis, and throughput optimization
• Experience working cross-functionally within manufacturing or operations teams
• Ability to balance a manufacturing line and create new manufacturing cells under takt time based on the Yamazumi chart.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and Industrial Engineering methods
• Develop and apply discrete event simulation or similar modeling techniques to evaluate production scenarios and optimize system performance
• Support production planning activities including capacity analysis, scheduling, and production rate optimization
• Partner with Manufacturing and Facilities Engineering to support production line design, layout, and workflow optimization
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and throughput
• Collaborate cross-functionally across production, engineering, supply chain, and program teams
• Drive sustainable process improvements and ensure long-term adoption of solutions
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers as needed
• Provide occasional off-shift support to maintain production continuity

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.