Process Improvement Analyst

Lockheed Martin Corporation • Grand Prairie, TX

51d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Process Improvement Analyst for the Continuous Improvement team. Our team delivers breakthrough capabilities across the product lifecycle by turning data into actionable insight. What You Will Be Doing As the Process Improvement Analyst you will be responsible for designing and maintaining analytical tools, partnering with leaders, and driving sustainable change through Lean Six Sigma methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Statistics, or related field (or Master's with ≤ 1 yr experience).
• 0-5 years of professional experience; internship, co op, or entry level roles in manufacturing, quality, or data analytics are a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, A3, visual management) and basic statistical techniques (DOE, regression, hypothesis testing).
• Strong communication skills-able to present data driven insights to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and a willingness to learn statistical software (Minitab, JMP, Python/R).
• Active DoD Secret clearance - preferred but not mandatory for entry level candidates.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MFC production line processes, including assembly, fabrication, and test operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing flow, takt time, cycle time, and throughput optimization.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action in a production environment.
• Knowledge of standard work, visual management, and 6S workplace organization principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and sustain dashboards, KPI boards, and visual‑management tools that surface problems in real time.
• Partner side‑by‑side with senior managers, project champions, and Black‑Belt mentors to prioritize, scope, and execute high‑impact continuous‑improvement projects.
• Apply A3, DMAIC, and "Go‑and‑See" techniques on live manufacturing processes while receiving mentorship from seasoned Six Sigma experts.
• Extract, clean, and visualize process data (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R) to identify variation, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Coach frontline teams, support Green‑Belt training, and own KPI stewardship - reporting progress to senior leadership and maintaining visual‑management boards.

Benefits

• We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall wellâ€being, offering flexible scheduling options.
• Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees