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Industrial Engineer

Lockheed Martin

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$63,800 - $112,470
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Littleton, CO (On-Site/Office)

Job Number 714555BR

Description:About Lockheed Martin Space:
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
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We are seeking an early career Industrial Engineer to join our production team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead process improvements, data-driven decision-making, and new production initiatives. You will work directly with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support the launch of new production lines. If you love solving complex problems, mentoring others, and introducing technology to effect change, this is the role for you.

• Analyze and improve business processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with facilities engineers to plan new production lines and factories
• Support Manufacturing Engineers in developing standards and measuring performance
• Generate production process simulations and identify resource constraints, flow improvements, and work schedules
• Provide data-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing schedules and costs
• Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure sustained results
• Interact directly with shop floor production teams to understand processes and deliver actionable insights
• Support occasional weekend or off-hour operations to meet production schedules
• Collaborate across all functional groups throughout the product lifecycle
• Align program priorities and provide valuable solutions across multiple organizations

Work Environment
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative production environment
• Agile and technology-driven teams, leveraging modern tools and simulation software
• Opportunities to mentor, lead, and shape industrial engineering practices
• Exposure to critical programs that influence next-generation space technologies
• Dynamic culture where continuous improvement, innovation, and problem-solving are celebrated

Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we are pushing the boundaries of space flight. Our Industrial Engineering team drives breakthrough capabilities and continuous improvement across production systems, enabling us to deliver next-generation space solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies in PLM, MRP, MES, discrete event simulation, data analytics, and data visualization to make critical business decisions faster and smarter. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, and we are passionate about turning data into actionable insights that transform manufacturing. Joining us means contributing to programs that redefine space flight while advancing your career with a team of dedicated innovators.
Basic Qualifications:
• Industrial Engineering experience in a production environment
• Experience in project management
• Experience developing forecasts, production schedules, or resource load staffing plans
• Experience with discrete event simulation of production processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in planning, launching, and ramping new production lines or factories
• Leadership experience, including team management and conflict resolution
• Familiarity with SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio, or other simulation/data tools
• Ability to increase production rates while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with Production Operations and Program Offices
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Prior production experience or involvement in new production programs
• Active Secret security clearance
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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
group id: lckmtncx

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