Operations Engineering Supv - L3

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

THE WORK

• Leads a team of field technicians at foreign and domestic sites, providing on-site technical direction and oversight.

• Serves as the primary liaison between field operations, customers, engineering, and test organizations to ensure alignment on product quality, producibility, and test objectives.

• Coordinates field deployments, troubleshooting activities, and technical support resolutions, escalating complex issues to engineering as needed.

• Facilitates real-time communication and feedback between site-based teams and central engineering/test functions to validate design implementations, test results, and reliability outcomes.

• Oversees field-based quality monitoring, compliance adherence, and documentation of producibility and reliability metrics at operational sites.

• Supports the recruitment, selection, training, and performance assessment of field technicians, ensuring capability development aligned with engineering specifications and quality standards.

WHO YOU ARE

You will manage activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, Lean Six Sigma, test, and tool. You are also responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Extensive knowledge of production processes and requirement's

• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodology and quality assurance/control frameworks

• Ability to read and interpret complex drawing packages and interpret them into work instructions

• Proven ability to lead a team

Desired Skills

• Advanced continuous improvement leadership – Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent

• Manufacturing software & data analytics – Proficiency in COS and EPDM

• Quality system expertise – Direct experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other aerospace/defense quality management frameworks; auditing and corrective action lifecycle management

• CAPA & root cause analysis – Proven use of RCA methodologies to drive preventive actions and reduce non-conformances

• Project & resource management – Budget development, dashboard creation, capacity planning, and strategic alignment with production goals

• Cross-functional stakeholder management – Experience coordinating with design engineering, supply chain, procurement, and customer quality teams to resolve producibility and quality issues

• Regulatory & supplier quality knowledge – Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance, supplier audits, and incoming/outgoing inspection protocols

• Technical communication – Ability to produce clear technical reports, present metrics and recommendations to senior leadership, and interface effectively with customer technical teams

• Change management – Track record leading organizational culture shifts, adopting new processes/tools, and sustaining continuous improvement gains

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.