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Job ID: 696489BR Date posted: Jul. 02, 2025

Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Aviation has always been driven by perseverance—failing, trying again, and ultimately succeeding. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception, our passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission results has been core to our culture. We value the talents and unique contributions of our team members, and this collective passion fuels our strategic focus on evolving global opportunities. Join us as we innovate, inspire, and make history in aerospace and defense.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer for the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you’ll optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives through innovative, "above the floor" solutions and advanced automation techniques.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Production Planning: Analyze and develop production schedules and staffing plans to ensure seamless production flow.
• Metrics and Monitoring: Create and monitor production health metrics to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement activities, focusing on enhancing production efficiency through the use of the A3 problem solving methodology.
• Project Management: Take on project management responsibilities to drive key initiatives within the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Industrial Engineering, Production Management, and other support functions to ensure alignment on production goals and initiatives.
• Data-Driven Solutions: Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making and develop strategies for optimizing production processes.

What’s In It For You

• Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment where your ideas and solutions can directly impact production success.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise in Industrial Engineering and automation techniques, with leadership development potential.
• Collaboration: Be part of a collaborative team that works closely across multiple functions to achieve production excellence.
• Impact: Play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and performance of the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement options, and work-life balance.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

• A skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in production planning, staffing, and process optimization.
• A problem-solver who thrives on using data and automation to drive improvements.
• A proactive team player who works effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• A project manager with a passion for leading initiatives and contributing to production success.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing production plans in a professional environment
• Experience with forecasting methods (learning curves and/or parametric estimates)
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, and/or database operations
• Experience with continuous improvement and problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with data analysis & database operations (Statistical process control, SQL, Tableau, data mining, strong Excel skills, etc.)
• Experience with Assembly EVMS Processes
• Experience working with business objects (BO) and

enterprise data warehouse (EDW)

• Experience with analytical and project planning tools

and software, including MS Office Suite of tools

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt,

PDCA, etc.)

• Project management experience
• Experience with simulation modeling software, such as Simio

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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Job ID: 696489BR Date posted: Jul. 02, 2025

Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Aviation has always been driven by perseverance—failing, trying again, and ultimately succeeding. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception, our passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission results has been core to our culture. We value the talents and unique contributions of our team members, and this collective passion fuels our strategic focus on evolving global opportunities. Join us as we innovate, inspire, and make history in aerospace and defense.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer for the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you’ll optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives through innovative, "above the floor" solutions and advanced automation techniques.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Production Planning: Analyze and develop production schedules and staffing plans to ensure seamless production flow.
• Metrics and Monitoring: Create and monitor production health metrics to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement activities, focusing on enhancing production efficiency through the use of the A3 problem solving methodology.
• Project Management: Take on project management responsibilities to drive key initiatives within the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Industrial Engineering, Production Management, and other support functions to ensure alignment on production goals and initiatives.
• Data-Driven Solutions: Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making and develop strategies for optimizing production processes.

What’s In It For You

• Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment where your ideas and solutions can directly impact production success.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise in Industrial Engineering and automation techniques, with leadership development potential.
• Collaboration: Be part of a collaborative team that works closely across multiple functions to achieve production excellence.
• Impact: Play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and performance of the F-35 Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) area.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement options, and work-life balance.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

• A skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in production planning, staffing, and process optimization.
• A problem-solver who thrives on using data and automation to drive improvements.
• A proactive team player who works effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• A project manager with a passion for leading initiatives and contributing to production success.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing production plans in a professional environment
• Experience with forecasting methods (learning curves and/or parametric estimates)
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, and/or database operations
• Experience with continuous improvement and problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with data analysis & database operations (Statistical process control, SQL, Tableau, data mining, strong Excel skills, etc.)
• Experience with Assembly EVMS Processes
• Experience working with business objects (BO) and

enterprise data warehouse (EDW)

• Experience with analytical and project planning tools

and software, including MS Office Suite of tools

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt,

PDCA, etc.)

• Project management experience
• Experience with simulation modeling software, such as Simio

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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