Production Operations Engineering Lead

Employer description

Standard Job Description
You will be the Operations Engineer Staff for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for leading cross‑functional lab operations and ensuring seamless delivery of development assemblies and Special Test Equipment.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Staff you will be responsible for driving operational excellence within our Development Labs.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team through the full lifecycle of development assemblies and STE.
• Manage day‑to‑day lab operations, ensuring timely handoffs and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, aligning lab capacity with program milestones.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Why Join UsThe ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering high‑impact results. This role offers the chance to shape critical lab operations, work with cutting‑edge technology, and make a tangible difference to mission success.

Basic Qualifications
Previous Production Operations experienceDefense, or Department of Energy production process knowledgeExcellent verbal/written communications, must be able to effectively communicate internally and externally at various levels of management via verbal and written correspondenceGood interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence without authority, and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.Strong analytical mindset; proven track record of anticipating issues and implementing preventive solutions.Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance  

Desired Skills
Production System Integration Background

Configuration ManagementExperience with WindchillExperience with various program lifecycle phasesAbility to interface with customer teamsLean Six Sigma Green certificationPay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.