Job Description
Operations Engineer Sr Stf F16
Location: Greenville SC
What You Will Be Doing
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC, as an F-16 Operations Engineer Staff and drive continuous improvements in the production line of the renowned F-16 fighter jet. You will utilize lean methodologies to optimize manufacturing efficiency and collaborate closely with leadership and support teams to ensure seamless production operations. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex manufacturing challenges and contribute to both U.S. Military and international aerospace projects. If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement lean methodologies to optimize span times and efficiency on the F-16 production line.
- Interface with leadership and cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless production operations.
- Apply engineering expertise to resolve complex manufacturing challenges and ensure quality standards.
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve operational success and profitability.
What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
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.
Who You Are
You are an experienced engineer with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing operations and a proven track record in implementing lean methodologies to optimize processes. You excel in collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production operations and drive continuous improvement. Your technical problem-solving skills and proactive approach to process optimization contribute to maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing operational success. You are passionate about aerospace technology and thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.
Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with related experience or 10 years experience in absence of a Bachelors Degree
• 10+ years experience as a frontline leader in a Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Engineering capacity.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and full understanding of lean principles
• Experience leading cross-functional collaborative efforts in a fast paced production environment.
Desired skills
- Experience with standing up new production lines in the Military or Commercial Aviation industry. With emphasis on producibility ramp rates.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, from the shop floor all the way through director levels to include technical savvy employees.
- Familiarity with Lockheed Martin production systems. ECM, SAP, SFM, QADS, APRISO, PMATS, MINITAB, JMP.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and great at team building
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, identify and resolve Process Variation in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Document effectively and present findings at various leadership levels
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, corrective action (RCCA) and Cause Mapping.
- Knowledge and experience in Six Sigma industry standard practices which may include: DMAIC, Process Mapping, Process Observation, SIPOC, Value Added Analysis, Data Collections Methods, Gage R&R, Descriptive Statistics and Data Display, Identifying and Verifying Causes using Pareto, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Methods for Confirming Causal Effects to include Scatter Plots.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Colorado Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $107,400 - $205,900. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $123,500 - $232,800. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
