Description: Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we are pushing the boundaries of space flight. Our Industrial Engineering team drives breakthrough capabilities and continuous improvement across production systems, enabling us to deliver next-generation space solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies in PLM, MRP, MES, discrete event simulation, data analytics, and data visualization to make critical business decisions faster and smarter. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, and we are passionate about turning data into actionable insights that transform manufacturing. Joining us means contributing to programs that redefine space flight while advancing your career with a team of dedicated innovators.
Role Overview
We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to join our production team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead process improvements, data-driven decision-making, and new production initiatives. You will work directly with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support the launch of new production lines. If you love solving complex problems, mentoring others, and introducing technology to effect change, this is the role for you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Analyze and improve business processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Collaborate with facilities engineers to plan new production lines and factories
Support Manufacturing Engineers in developing standards and measuring performance
Generate production process simulations and identify resource constraints, flow improvements, and work schedules
Provide data-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing schedules and costs
Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure sustained results - Mentor and train less experienced industrial engineers
Interact directly with shop floor production teams to understand processes and deliver actionable insights
Support occasional weekend or off-hour operations to meet production schedules
Collaborate across all functional groups throughout the product lifecycle
Align program priorities and provide valuable solutions across multiple organizations
Work Environment
Fast-paced, highly collaborative production environment
Agile and technology-driven teams, leveraging modern tools and simulation software
Opportunities to mentor, lead, and shape industrial engineering practices
Exposure to critical programs that influence next-generation space technologies
Dynamic culture where continuous improvement, innovation, and problem-solving are celebrated
Basic Qualifications:
Industrial Engineering experience in a production environment
Experience in project management
Expertise in cost and schedule performance metrics
Experience developing forecasts, production schedules, or resource load staffing plans
Experience with discrete event simulation of production processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in planning, launching, and ramping new production lines or factories
Leadership experience, including team management and conflict resolution
Familiarity with SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio, or other simulation/data tools
Ability to increase production rates while maintaining quality and efficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with Production Operations and Program Offices
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Prior production experience or involvement in new production programs
Active Secret security clearance
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: 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
