Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4 to drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives across the organization. You will create project charters, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies, and lead end‑to‑end efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

As a data‑driven professional, you will turn complex data into actionable insights, collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five 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.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive project charters and lead end‑to‑end improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, root‑cause analysis workshops.
• Analyze operational and financial data to detect trends and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports.
• Prepare regular performance updates and escalate risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

DMAIC

PDCA

Root-cause analysis

Value-stream mapping

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

SQL

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Staff - Level 4 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 Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for creating comprehensive project charters, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous‑improvement methodologies, and leading end‑to‑end initiatives that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, root‑cause analysis, and process‑mapping workshops to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational and financial data to detect 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; escalation risks and barriers that require 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 dedication to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction makes you an ideal 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 five 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.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, organizational leadership, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project-management credential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher; Black Belt certification strongly preferred
• Change‑management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings, productivity improvements, cycle‑time reductions, quality improvements, or capacity gains.
• 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.
• Experience coaching or training leaders and employees in Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methods.

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.