Operations Engineer Stf - E4

Employer description

Standard Job Description
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.

The PMT Coordinator drives the Owego site’s business rhythm by leading the implementation and continuous improvement activities of the Performance Management Teams (PMTs) across manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead PMT execution – Plan, coordinate, and execute the rollout of PMTs in the manufacturing organization, ensuring alignment with site goals.
• Partner with leadership – Work closely with Production Operations leaders and PMT leads and managers to meet all PMT objectives, focusing on quality, schedule, cost, 6S, and cost saving initiatives.
• Facilitate continuous improvement – Identify and eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and elevate employee skills and engagement through lean manufacturing practices.
• Develop PMT leaders – Coach PMT leaders on goal setting, team development, and performance achievement strategies.
• Drive performance metrics – Collaborate with Production Operations to resolve performance issues, ensure full PMT participation, design metrics, maintain scoring systems, and produce regular performance reports.
• Provide training & communication – Deliver focused communication, training, and direction to teams so that targets are met or exceeded.
• Lead corrective action initiatives – Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and similar rapid improvement projects.
• Apply lean tools – Regularly use kaizen, value stream mapping, problem solving, 6S, and other lean techniques to drive results.
The PMT Coordinator serves as the catalyst for Owego’s operational excellence, ensuring the site operates at peak efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high employee engagement.

Basic Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in leading process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical ability
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead manufacturing teams and projects
• Effective at interfacing with diverse groups and functions
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to balance independent workload with team-oriented goals.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Desired Skills
Certification in Lean ManufacturingBlack Belt CertifiedDegree in Engineering or equivalent experienceExperience or familiarity with additional data tools (Alteryx, AI, etc.)Project management experiencePay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.