Operations Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5

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Standard Job Description
As the Operations Engineer Senior Staff you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of critical operational and deployment projects spanning multiple geographies for C-130. Blending deep production and industrial engineering expertise with strong business acumen, you will architect operational readiness, facilitate Lean 3P (Production Preparation Process) events, and develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure seamless execution across global sites in the US and India. A cornerstone of this role is acting as a key liaison with our manufacturing and engineering hubs in India, requiring frequent on-site collaboration and language fluency

What You Will Be Doing
As the Operations Engineer Senior Staff you will be responsible for coordinating multinational engineering efforts, ensuring schedule integrity, and driving producibility and quality across the C‑130 program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead and synchronize complex global projects, maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule to meet program milestones.Facilitate and direct Lean 3P (Production Preparation Process) workshops with manufacturing hubs in Marietta, GA and India.Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. and Indian manufacturing sites, providing on‑site collaboration and supporting language‑specific communication.Conduct producibility and quality analyses, applying expertise in failure analysis, industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and reliability.Partner with supplier quality, test, and tooling teams to implement process improvements that enhance product performance and manufacturability. 

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.

Who You Are
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related) and brings several years of experience in global program execution, schedule management, and Lean manufacturing. You excel at cross‑cultural communication, have a strong analytical mindset, and are skilled in failure analysis, quality assurance, and process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. Your collaborative approach and proven ability to drive results in a multi‑site environment make you a key contributor to C‑130 success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. 

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 or comparable area of studyExperience in Heavy IndustryLean Manufacturing ExperienceStrong written and verbal communication skills 

Desired Skills
Aeronautics/Aerospace skillsData analytics skillsProduction and project scheduling skillsResource planning skillsHindi language proficiencyPay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.