Operations Engineer Senior, F-16 Program

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Operations Engineer in Greenville, SC, plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across our F-16 Aircraft production and manufacturing facilities. What You Will Be Doing Key responsibilities for this role include: This position supports key aerospace programs by analyzing Continuous Improvement opportunities and enhancing processes implementing lean six sigma solutions. Facilitates workshops and project initiatives, and implements efficiency improvements that directly impact quality, performance, cost, and safety. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our operations. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Who You Are As a champion of Continuous Improvement, you are dedicated in identifying opportunities for process optimization, consistently seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You approach challenges with a diplomatic mindset, adept at navigating differing viewpoints and finding common ground to resolve conflicts and enhance collaboration. You excel at leveraging data to identify trends, assess performance, and inform strategic decisions that drive organizational success. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college with 3 years of professional experience, 2 years of professional experience with a Masters degree, or 5 years experience without a Bachelors degree
Experience with Kaizens, Workshops, projects, and/or other Continuous Improvement style events
Production/manufacturing experience
Experience with managing multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Degree in Industrial Engineering
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans to drive operational excellence
Project management & facilitation experience
Large scale Aerospace manufacturing experience
Experience with various program lifecycle phases
Value Stream Mapping Experience
Change Management/ADKAR experience
Experience with Tableau, Minitab, and VBA
Great verbal/written communications, must be able to effectively communicate at all levels of management via verbal and written correspondence
Excellent interpersonal skills
Hold or ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

analyzing Continuous Improvement opportunities
enhancing processes implementing lean six sigma solutions
Facilitates workshops and project initiatives
implements efficiency improvements that directly impact quality, performance, cost, and safety
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions