Production Operations Engineering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, FL is seeking an Operations Engineer Staff to lead cross‑functional lab operations for development assemblies and Special Test Equipment.

You will drive operational excellence, manage day‑to‑day lab activities, and develop manufacturing schedules aligned with program milestones. A Secret Clearance is required, and you will thrive in a fast‑paced environment delivering high‑impact mission support.

Qualifications

• Previous Production Operations experience.
• Defense and Aerospace production process knowledge.
• Excellent verbal/written communications across management levels.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team through the full lifecycle of development assemblies and STE.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, ensuring timely handoffs and quality/safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules aligning lab capacity with program milestones.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Skills

Production Operations experience

Defense and Aerospace process knowl

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Secret Clearance

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Staff for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for leading cross‑functional lab operations and ensuring seamless delivery of development assemblies and Special Test Equipment.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Staff you will be responsible for driving operational excellence within our Development Labs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team through the full lifecycle of development assemblies and STE.


• Manage day‑to‑day lab operations, ensuring timely handoffs and compliance with quality and safety standards.


• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, aligning lab capacity with program milestones.


• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.


• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering high‑impact results. This role offers the chance to shape critical lab operations, work with cutting‑edge technology, and make a tangible difference to mission success.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Previous Production Operations experience


• Defense and Aerospace production process knowledge


• Excellent verbal/written communications, must be able to effectively communicate internally and externally at various levels of management via verbal and written correspondence


• Good interpersonal skills


• Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

Production System Integration Background

• Configuration Management


• Experience with Windchill


• Experience leading cross functional teams


• Experience with various program lifecycle phases


• Ability to interface with customer teams


• Lean Six Sigma Green certification

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.