Operations Data Engineer II — Lean, Data-Driven Optimizer

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Operations Engineer - Level 2 in Fort Worth, TX, to drive data‑centric process optimization across the organization. You will collect, clean, and analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and partner with cross‑functional teams to design data‑driven solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen tools, develop dashboards, and support readiness to embed new processes into daily operations, ensuring sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of one year of experience in operations, project management, process improvement, industrial engineering, quality, or a related function.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, root‑cause analysis, value‑stream mapping, or industrial engineering principles.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and analyze operational and financial data to detect trends, bottlenecks, and root causes; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
• Conduct value‑stream mapping and gap analysis to understand current‑state operations and pinpoint improvement opportunities.
• Develop project charters, scopes, and success criteria; apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen tools to devise solutions.
• Support communication, training, and readiness assessments to embed new processes into daily operations.
• Establish baseline metrics, set measurable targets, and monitor post‑implementation results; conduct periodic audits to ensure sustainability.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Project management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering/operations management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

SQL

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Operations Engineer - Level 2 in Fort Worth, TX, to drive data‑centric process optimization across the organization. You will collect, clean, and analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and partner with cross‑functional teams to design data‑driven solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen tools, develop dashboards, and support readiness to embed new processes into daily operations, ensuring sustainability