Continuous Improvement Engineer Senior - Level 3

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Senior you will be responsible for applying Lean Six Sigma techniques, analyzing operational workflows, driving cost‑reduction studies, leading Kaizen events and training, and supporting facility and equipment planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools to improve production performance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze sequences of operations, workflow, and equipment layouts to optimize plant utilization and reduce cycle times.
• Conduct cost‑control and process‑optimization studies, and implement modification plans based on findings.
• Lead multi‑day Kaizen events, provide continuous‑improvement training, and facilitate A3 problem‑solving teams.
• Support facility and equipment design, modification, and mistake‑proofing initiatives in partnership with facilities engineers.

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

We are looking for a collaborative, data‑driven engineer with a proven track record in continuous improvement. You thrive in complex manufacturing environments, excel at leading cross‑functional teams, and are passionate about delivering measurable performance gains. This role offers the chance to shape operational excellence across a leading aerospace organization.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
• This position is in Marietta, GA.

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

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited college
• Experience with Data analysis software (MS excel, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab, etc...)
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Desired Skills

• LSS Black Belt certification
• Project Manager certification
• 5+ years of Experience with Data analysis software (MS excel, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab, etc...)
• Masters Degree
• Experience facilitating Kaizen even

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.