Job ID: 693683BR Date posted: May. 19, 2025
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The Lockheed Martin Waterton facility in Littleton, CO is seeking a Central Strategic Industrial Engineer.

Industrial Engineers operate in a fast-paced, agile, next-gen environment, and utilize the latest technology in PLM, MRP, MES, Discrete Event Simulation, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization Software to produce analysis’ & metrics which enable imperative business decisions.

This position will provide data-driven solutions that enable the production team to optimize their manufacturing schedules and costs. Shop floor interaction with production operations team enable the IE to comprehend the manufacturing processes to provide data-driven deliverables to internal customers.

This position requires collaboration with all functional groups through the entire product lifecycle within a production environment. Candidate will have the opportunity to provide valuable solutions to multiple organizations and align program priorities.

The Industrial Engineering team is known for delivering breakthrough capabilities and process improvement that continually redefine space flight. As our business grows, we are looking to expand our industrial engineering team with someone who can help us deliver breakthrough capabilities that redefine our production systems. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act. If you possess a passion for continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to reduce waste, improve human factors, and introduce technology to effect change, this may be the role for you.

This is an experienced Industrial Engineering opportunity where you will:
• Apply advanced Industrial Engineering concepts and techniques to analyze business processes and reduce waste.
• Working with facilities engineers to support planning of new Production factories.
• Supporting Manufacturing Engineers & Tactical Industrial Engineers in developing standards and analyzing shop performance against targets.
• Generating production process simulations for future production programs and performing analyses to identify capacity constraints, flow, process layouts, and work schedules to achieve delivery targets and share capacities across all business areas of Lockheed Martin.
• Interrogate data systems and look for opportunities to surface problems and drive improvements.
• Oversee process improvement efforts, ensuring implementation and sustainment while demonstrating results.
• Supporting occasional weekend or off-hour support and various sites across the US as needed to maintain production schedule compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working in Quality, Production, Logistics, or similar experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Capacity Planning in SAP/ERP.
Desired Skills:
• Leadership experience.
• Proven ability to maintain a high performing team. Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• Experience with SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio or other simulation software
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and
presentation), particularly with Production Operations and Program Offices
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
assignments
• Production Experience and/or New Production
Program Experience
• Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience.
Understanding of S-Curves, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Ability to construct PowerPoint presentation material and brief to senior leadership effectively
• Experience developing EAC Forecasts and/or
Production Schedules and/or Resource Load Staffing Plans
• Experience with manufacturing simulations
• Experience developing, monitoring and/or reporting metrics related to cost and schedule performance specific to standard cost and fixed priced models
• Preferred to have Top Secret security clearance
• High level of understanding of SIOP
Clearance Level: None
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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