Description: You will be the Operations Engineer Senior for the Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services team. Our team is responsible for delivering tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment solutions to U.S. Special Operations Command.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leading Six Sigma projects and driving process improvements across production and installation environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Six Sigma Projects: plan, execute, and control initiatives to improve process efficiency and product quality.

  • On‑floor implementation: identify, test, and implement process improvements on production and installation floors.

  • Interpret engineering drawings to assess producibility, recommend design adjustments, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • Perform run and process trend analyses to pinpoint performance gaps and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (process engineers, production staff, quality assurance) to align improvement efforts with business goals.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: Explore more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Desired Skills:

• Proven experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with Minitab for statistical analysis and project tracking.
• Proficiency with Excel Macros
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Team Center Engineering (or similar product data management tools).
• Background in production operations, preferably in fabrication and installation contexts.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: 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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First