Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

FSAs

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Operations Engineer Sr - E3 to ensure producibility and quality of products, drive analyses, and improve manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on failure analysis, process improvements, and leading quality and supplier initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

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

• Perform failure analysis and root‑cause investigations.
• Lead industrial and manufacturing process improvements.
• Oversee product quality assurance and reliability initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality and tool performance.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Value-stream mapping

Kaizen

Project management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Communication

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

SQL

Simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/operations management or related

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/related discipline

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Prosci/CCMP change-management certification

Statistical analysis methods

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Sr - E3 you will be responsible for ensuring producibility and quality of products, driving engineering analyses, and improving manufacturing processes.

Standard Job Description

As the Operations Engineer Sr - E3 you will be responsible for ensuring producibility and quality of products, driving engineering analyses, and improving manufacturing processes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform failure analysis and root‑cause investigations.
• Lead industrial and manufacturing process improvements.
• Oversee product quality assurance and reliability initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality and tool performance.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency.

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 pursue excellence, work hard, and enjoy what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

A collaborative engineering professional with strong analytical skills, experience in manufacturing and quality disciplines, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, influence cross‑functional teams, and deliver tangible impact.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. 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, business quality management 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: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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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.