Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Level 4 Industrial Engineer Staff to drive Enterprise excellence into our Fabrication Manufacturing environments in support of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter, C-130 Hercules, F-16 Fighting Falcon, as well as Skunkworks Advanced Development programs. This is an opportunity to influence multiple high volume, high mix fabrication environments across multiple sites — machining centers and labor work cells to include single‑piece flow and batch processing.
In this role you will be responsible for:
• Defining best‑practice SOPs, process diagrams, standard work and training materials for Core Aeronautics Industrial Engineering teams.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints principles to eliminate waste, streamline operations and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Engaging directly on the shop floor to interface with Operations staff; identifying pain points and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Deploying digital performance reports and metrics.
• Designing work center structures to align with our 1:1 singular process to work center principle
• Optimizing work center SAP capacity requirements planning attributes and standards
• Using CRP data to mitigate part commodity demand vs. capacity gaps to empower Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) business rhythms.
• Utilizing demand/capacity simulation tools to forecast production scenarios.
• Partnering with Operations leadership to develop recovery plans.
• Traveling up to 10% annually to collaborate with sites in CA, GA, SC, PA, FL.
This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your Fabrication experience in concert with cutting‑edge technology and innovation to enable critical Department of Defense programs in support of the Warfighter in the field. This position will be based out of Fort Worth, Texas and will require some travel to other U.S. sites. U.S. Citizenship is required to meet security requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
What’s In It For You:From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
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 AreYou are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
à Discover Fort Worth.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering
• Applied Industrial Engineering experience in the Aerospace, Automotive or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Tools
Desired Skills:• Applied IE experience in part Fabrication environments
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints principles
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement problem solving (A3) and project management
• SAP Capacity Requirements Planning and Scheduling experience to include work center configuration, standard hour maintenance and SAP CRP back-scheduling variables
• Experience building and negotiating touch labor Staffing Plans and Estimates to Complete (EAC)
• Experience with Dynamic Scheduling software tools
• Experience with statistical analysis (regression analysis, statistical process control)
• Experience with database operations (data mining, SQL statements)
• Experience Working with Business Objects (BO) and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to create visual data analytic dashboards in Tableau
• Experience with EVMS processes and tools
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt, PDCA/ 5s/ 6s, etc.)
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 KnowExpression 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
