Lockheed Martin

Operations Engineer Sr Staff

Lockheed Martin$111K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Proficiency in change and project management methodologies
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Experience in technical problem-solving within Operations
  • 10+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, or Strategic Planning preferred
  • Knowledge of aircraft development and production processes
  • Active Secret Security Clearance preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of Commodity and Site Strategy for Operations alignment
  • Develop long-term investment plans for critical capabilities
  • Support analyses for Make-Buy & Make-Where decisions
  • Implement standardized processes and business rhythms across teams
  • Build robust cross-functional relationships with stakeholders
  • Foster a change management mindset within teams
  • Exercise leadership and project management skills for strategic initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance policies
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance for professional development
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
Job Description

YOUR IMPACT
The Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits team is seeking a full-time Operations Engineer Senior Staff to perform as a change agent for our team, Aero Operations, and our stakeholders. In this role, you will be instrumental in refining core governing processes, developing long range investment plans, and supporting a variety of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:
• Leading Commodity and Site Strategy development to generate alignment and identify investment opportunities across Operations
• Development of long-term investment plans for critical capabilities
• Support of Make-Buy & Make-Where analyses and Pursuit & Capture efforts
• Implementation of process standardization and business rhythm across the team

This highly impactful role will require you to build strong cross-functional relationships while managing expectations for a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across Aero Operations. An ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering a change management mindset among the team and a desire to exercise project management and leadership skills to organize and accelerate progress for key strategic initiatives. You will make a difference to our bottom line by enabling strategic decision making needed to execute the work of today while preparing for the work of tomorrow.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

This role is open for 3 main sites:
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience and combined education
• Demonstrated proficiency with change management and/or project management methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including senior and executive leadership
• Experience in technical problem solving within Operations

Desired skills
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, or related fields
• Experience with strategy development, execution, and change management within Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain
• Expertise in metallic and non-metallic machining operations, including FSDA in particular
• Broad knowledge of Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment
• Strong interest in developing and exercising a leadership skillset
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced aircraft development and production environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Active Secret Security Clearance

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.

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 $111,700 - $196,880. 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 $128,400 - $222,640. 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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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