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Operations Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Stratford, CTFull-time$96–178K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$96–178K/yr
Location
Stratford, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Operations Engineer Sr supports Sikorsky’s Aerostructures Product Center Industrial Engineering Team by analyzing supply and demand, improving master data accuracy and material availability, and identifying risks and capacity gaps. The role uses simulations and SIOP reports to inform business decisions, develop action plans, and improve span time and lead-time management. It also communicates metrics and works with stakeholders to make simulation results actionable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain ManagementDemand and Supply PlanningInventory ManagementSimulation ToolsSimulation AnalysisAnalytical Problem-SolvingRisk CommunicationData AnalysisReportingMetric CreationAdvanced ExcelSAPERP SystemsProject ManagementProject CoordinationPrioritizationBusiness AcumenBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisIT Change CoordinationResilienceMaturityStress ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Qualifications

6+ Years Related ExperienceBachelor's in Supply Chain or Related

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we design and build the world’s most advanced helicopters, supporting both military and commercial customers. Our Aerostructures Product Center Industrial Engineering Team plays a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing efficiency, ensuring we meet the demands of today while preparing for the innovations of tomorrow.

THE WORK

  • Develops, inspects, mines, transforms, and models data to raise productivity, improve decision making, and gain competitive advantage in an engineering setting.

  • Conducts statistical analysis on data and information to ensure correct predictive forecasting or classification.

  • Manages all aspects of end-to-end data processing utilizing customized report building functions of systems.

  • Maintains analytical systems, verifies the accuracy of the data, and acts as liaison with business.

  • Works with technical developers and data scientists to define business outcomes and govern capabilities.

  • This role supports the development and execution of strategies to improve master data accuracy and material availability by conducting simulations and analyses to identify risks and gaps in demand and supply.

  • Executing simulations on new proposals, demand entries, and changes using Kinaxis Rapid Response to identify potential risks and gaps; running simulations to test proposed gap solutions and evaluate proposal efforts prior to contract negotiations; and reviewing and analyzing key SIOP reports and metrics to inform business decisions.

WHO YOU ARE

The individual in this role will also be responsible for communicating required reports and metrics for tool creation and implementation and working with stakeholders to ensure that simulation results are accurately interpreted and actionable. This individual will play a key role in supporting the SIOP Optimization Lead in identifying opportunities for span compression and lead time management efficiency, and in developing and implementing actions to reduce span time and improve overall efficiency. The analyst reviews SIOP Gap LOBs to develop action plans that address potential shortages and capacity gaps, enabling preventive measures to be taken. By analyzing the LOB visuals, the analyst can identify areas where demand exceeds supply, allowing for early intervention to mitigate potential delays or shortages.

WHY JOIN US

When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

Basic Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Research, or a similar field with 6+ years of related experience. Additional experience and a significant demonstrated track record of success with complex business models and data may substitute the degree requirement.

  • Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts and processes, including demand and supply planning, and inventory management.

  • Experience with simulation tools and ability to execute simulations and analyze results.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and communicate complex risks and gaps.

  • Experience with data analysis and reporting, including ability to create and communicate key metrics and reports.

  • Advanced Excel and data analysis experience.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with SAP and other ERP systems as they apply to Supply Chain Management.

  • Experience with project management and coordination, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.

  • Strong business acumen, with robust understanding of business strategy and financials.

  • Experience supporting the coordination and integration of company-planned IT system changes with minimum support disruption to customers.

  • Strong resilience, maturity, and stress management.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with stakeholders to interpret and action simulation results.

  • Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and tools, and other simulation software.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 574 open Operations Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$96–178K/yr
  • US median$95–145K/yr442 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $137K, is 14% above the US median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Operations Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 574 open Operations Engineer jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 465 postings).
Education
384 of the 574 open Operations Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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