Operations Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin • Greenville, SC

388d • $107,400 - $205,900

About The Position

The Operations Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin's Greenville, SC facility will lead a team of engineers focused on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in the production of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This role emphasizes optimizing processes, enhancing product flow, and aligning resources with strategic priorities through effective management systems and lean manufacturing principles. The manager will foster a culture of accountability and collaboration to develop innovative solutions and achieve impactful results in assembly and fabrication processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related discipline
• 7+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, military, aerospace and/or automotive environment
• Leadership experience
• Experience applying change management techniques
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict gracefully
• Passion for effective communication and anticipation of Program needs
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a desire for face-to-face communications
• Optimistic mindset in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Strong knowledge foundation for Industrial and Manufacturing System Operations Engineering competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating presentation material and briefing senior level management efficiently and effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and sustain a daily management and continuous improvement operating system to optimize product flow for F-16 Assembly and Fabrication processes.
• Lead strategic planning and deployment activities, aligning resources to address process gaps and meet operational priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce process variation, cycle time, hours per unit, scrap, rework, and repair.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Analyze operational data to proactively identify challenges and implement lean manufacturing principles to achieve measurable results.
• Collaborate with leadership to align on actionable solutions and synchronize work priorities with production demand.
• Empower the workforce through effective communication, leader standard work, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Apply Lockheed Martin's Culture of Accountability and Full Spectrum Leadership principles to ensure team and organizational success.
• Optimize organizational structure, strategic plans, and skill proficiencies to maximize positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree