Description: Operations Engineer Stf

Location: Greenville SC

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At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we serve the U.S. Military and international governments, providing unparalleled opportunities for engineers to make a significant impact. Whether you're an emerging talent or an experienced professional, your journey with us will be filled with exciting challenges and rewarding growth. Discover where your career at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics can take you!

What You Will Be Doing

As an Operations Engineer at our Greenville site, you will play a key role in the production operations of the F-16 aircraft. You’ll engage in activities that enhance producibility and quality, focusing on areas such as failure analysis, industrial and manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and Lean Six Sigma. You’ll also work on reliability and supplier quality, as well as testing and tooling for F-16 components. Stretch assignments at our Greenville Site Operations may also be part of your dynamic role.

Key Responsibilities

- Improve the producibility and quality of F-16 aircraft components through detailed analysis and corrective actions.

- Implement Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies to streamline manufacturing and production processes.

- Work with quality assurance and engineering teams to ensure efficient and continuous operations.

- Identify root causes of failures and implement solutions to enhance product reliability

- Participate in stretch assignments at the Greenville site to support team goals and personal development.

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 a motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and detail, skilled in manufacturing, quality assurance, and process improvement. Experienced with Lean Six Sigma, you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your proactive approach and eagerness to tackle challenges drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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:

Bachelors degree with 9 years’ experience in a production environment as a manufacturing engineering or Operations Engineer capacity in the Automotive or Aerospace industry.

Experience with analyzing, identifying and resolving Process Variation in a manufacturing environment. Working with other Engineering functions to analyze and solve technical and programmatic occurrences.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools and processes in a fast pace production environment. Able to lead and facilitate Kaizen workshops, Value Stream Mapping and other lean tools like DMAIC, A3, FMEA, Daily Management Systems.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge in developing data analytics and metrics for Lean Manufacturing Systems which may include one or more of the following: Value Stream Mapping, Value Added Analysis, Pull and Flow Techniques, Cycle Time Analysis, 6S, PDCA, Error Proofing, Visual Management & Controls.

Must have good communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Previous experience in a military fighter jet production or Commercial Aviation production.

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including non-technical personnel.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First