Description: Join a team where innovation meets impact. At Lockheed Martin Space, our Industrial Engineering team is redefining spaceflight production. We are looking for a mid-career Industrial Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement to help us deliver breakthrough capabilities in production systems.
Company Mission & Program Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is on a mission to push the boundaries of space exploration. Our Industrial Engineering team supports this mission by:
Designing next-generation production processes that enable world-class spaceflight capabilities.
Leveraging data analytics, simulations, and cutting-edge technology to optimize manufacturing operations.
Partnering across teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production of complex aerospace systems.
By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment that values creativity, innovation, and measurable results.
Role Overview
As a Production Industrial Engineer, you will analyze, improve, and optimize our production operations. You will work at the intersection of data, processes, and people-helping ensure our manufacturing lines operate efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This role combines technical expertise with leadership and problem-solving to drive impactful change in our fast-paced, agile production environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Apply advanced Industrial Engineering techniques to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
Partner with Facilities Engineers to plan new production lines and factory layouts.
Support Manufacturing Engineers in developing standards and measuring shop performance against targets.
Build and analyze discrete event simulations to identify bottlenecks, resource constraints, and optimization opportunities.
Interrogate and interpret production data to surface problems and implement improvements.
Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure sustainment of results.
Mentor, train, and guide junior industrial engineers.
Collaborate across all functional groups throughout the product lifecycle.
-Occasionally provide weekend or off-hour support to maintain production schedules.
-Develop actionable, data-driven solutions to optimize production schedules, costs, and efficiency.
Work Environment
Fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven production floor.
Agile, high-energy environment where problem-solving and continuous improvement are valued.
Exposure to cutting-edge tools and technology including PLM, MRP, MES, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization software.
Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across the entire product lifecycle.
Why LM?
Lockheed Martin Space isn't just building spacecraft-we're building the future. If you're passionate about using your Industrial Engineering skills to make an impact, improve production processes, and contribute to space exploration, we want you on our team.
Basic Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, candidates should have:
Industrial Engineering experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
Project management experience.
Experience developing, monitoring, and reporting metrics related to cost and schedule performance.
Experience with forecasts, production schedules, and/or resource load staffing plans.
Discrete event simulation experience for production processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience planning, launching, and ramping up new production lines or factories.
Leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams and resolve conflicts.
Proficiency with SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio, or other simulation/analytics software.
Ability to execute ramp plans that increase production rates while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Strong communication and presentation skills for interacting with production operations and program offices.
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Production experience and familiarity with new program launch processes.
Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience, including S-Curves, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Cost Performance Index (CPI).
Ability to construct executive-level presentations and brief senior leadership.
Active Secret security clearance is highly preferred.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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
