Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 to lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You will create project charters, map value streams, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, and operations to sustain gains and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years 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, and value‑stream mapping.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage risks, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable results.
• Facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop value‑stream maps, conduct root‑cause analyses, and create detailed process maps to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational and financial data to uncover trends, variation, capacity constraints, and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
• Establish baseline performance, set measurable targets, and define key performance indicators for each initiative.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, frontline staff, engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, HR, and other functions to support stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and readiness assessments.
• Prepare regular performance updates, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership; elevate risks and barriers requiring executive support.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

DMAIC

PDCA

Root-cause analysis

Value-stream mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

SQL

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Operations Team which is responsible for driving cross‑functional improvement initiatives across the organization.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Operations Team which is responsible for driving cross‑functional improvement initiatives across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for creating comprehensive project charters, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and leading end‑to‑end improvement efforts that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop value‑stream maps, conduct root‑cause analyses, and create detailed process maps to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational and financial data to uncover trends, variation, capacity constraints, and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
• Establish baseline performance, set measurable targets, and define key performance indicators for each initiative.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, frontline staff, engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, HR, and other functions to support stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and readiness assessments.
• Prepare regular performance updates, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership; elevate risks and barriers requiring executive support.

What’s In It For You

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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, data‑driven professional with deep expertise in continuous‑improvement tools. You excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, influencing cross‑functional teams, and sustaining lasting change. Your commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction makes you a perfect fit for this senior engineering role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access.
• This position is in Fort Worth, TX. Discover Fort Worth

Performs activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, Lean Six Sigma, test, and tool.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years 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, and value‑stream mapping.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage risks, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable results.
• Facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Industrial engineering, operations management, organizational leadership, or a related discipline.
• Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Change‑management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, control charts, hypothesis testing, regression, and measurement‑system analysis.
• Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, SQL, or equivalent applications.
• Simulation Experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.