Job Description
We are seeking an early career Industrial Engineer to join our production team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead process improvements, data-driven decision-making, and new production initiatives. You will work directly with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support the launch of new production lines. If you love solving complex problems, mentoring others, and introducing technology to effect change, this is the role for you.
• Analyze and improve business processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with facilities engineers to plan new production lines and factories
• Support Manufacturing Engineers in developing standards and measuring performance
• Generate production process simulations and identify resource constraints, flow improvements, and work schedules
• Provide data-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing schedules and costs
• Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure sustained results
• Interact directly with shop floor production teams to understand processes and deliver actionable insights
• Support occasional weekend or off-hour operations to meet production schedules
• Collaborate across all functional groups throughout the product lifecycle
• Align program priorities and provide valuable solutions across multiple organizations
Work Environment
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative production environment
• Agile and technology-driven teams, leveraging modern tools and simulation software
• Opportunities to mentor, lead, and shape industrial engineering practices
• Exposure to critical programs that influence next-generation space technologies
• Dynamic culture where continuous improvement, innovation, and problem-solving are celebrated
Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we are pushing the boundaries of space flight. Our Industrial Engineering team drives breakthrough capabilities and continuous improvement across production systems, enabling us to deliver next-generation space solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies in PLM, MRP, MES, discrete event simulation, data analytics, and data visualization to make critical business decisions faster and smarter. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, and we are passionate about turning data into actionable insights that transform manufacturing. Joining us means contributing to programs that redefine space flight while advancing your career with a team of dedicated innovators.
Basic Qualifications
• Industrial Engineering experience in a production environment or relevant comparable experience
• Exposure in project management principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired skills
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in planning, launching, and ramping new production lines or factories
• Leadership experience, including team management and conflict resolution
• Familiarity with SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio, or other simulation/data tools
• Ability to increase production rates while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with Production Operations and Program Offices
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Prior production experience or involvement in new production programs
• Experience with discrete event simulation of production processes
• Experience developing forecasts, production schedules, or resource load staffing plans
• Active Secret security clearance
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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.
