Lockheed Martin · 13 hours ago
Affordability Operations Engineer Sr
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Affordability Operations Engineer. In this role, you will lead affordability initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency across production operations.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead affordability business rhythms with all major make sites and collaborate with production teams to solution assembly/manufacturing/test process cost drivers or schedule bottlenecks
Collaborate with cross‑functional Affordability team (Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality) to ensure successful completion of major program affordability milestones
Proactively identify issues, concerns, or challenges, and facilitate trade‑off decisions to remove obstacles for make sites
Manage affordability project tracker to drive execution and timely completion of cost reduction initiatives
Develop and manage project schedules, support feasibility assessments, perform business case reviews, make‑buy evaluations, and risk management
Travel to make sites as needed to lead continuous improvement events (Lean Six Sigma, SIAs, Design for Manufacturing)
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, therefore must be a US citizen
Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering or STEM discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering), or equivalent experience considered
Possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organization capabilities
Proven ability to see open action items through to completion
Ability to multi-task and the ability to seek assistance or information as necessary
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience working in a team environment
Preferred
Professional experience in manufacturing environments (machining, assembly, test, special processes) working cross functionally with operations, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering
Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision is required
Ability to manage priorities, make sound decisions, and be flexible with schedule to support ever changing production needs
Successful experience in Project Management and/or Change Management
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Experience with missile manufacturing and assembly, fabrication, test processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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