Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3

Standard Job Description 
 You will be the Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Operations Team which is responsible for driving cross‑functional improvement initiatives across the organization.

As the Operations Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for creating comprehensive project charters, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and leading end‑to‑end improvement efforts that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.   Your responsibilities will include: Develop value‑stream maps, conduct root‑cause analyses, and create detailed process maps to identify improvement opportunities. Analyze operational and financial data to uncover trends, variation, capacity constraints, and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports. Establish baseline performance, set measurable targets, and define key performance indicators for each initiative. Collaborate with operational leaders, frontline staff, engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, HR, and other functions to support stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and readiness assessments. Prepare regular performance updates, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership; escalate risks and barriers requiring executive support.   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.

You are a collaborative, data‑driven professional with deep expertise in continuous‑improvement tools. You excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, influencing cross‑functional teams, and sustaining lasting change. Your commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction makes you a perfect fit for this senior engineering role.   Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. This position is in Fort Worth, TX.  Discover Fort Worth 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 
 Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, operations management, or a related discipline. Minimum of three years of experience in operations, project management, process improvement, industrial engineering, quality, or a related function. Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, root-cause analysis, and value-stream mapping. Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage risks, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable results. Facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Desired Skills 
 Master’s degree in Industrial engineering, operations management, organizational leadership, or a related discipline. Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into practical recommendations. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher. Change-management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or an equivalent qualification. Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, control charts, hypothesis testing, regression, and measurement-system analysis. Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI,