Process Improvement Analyst bei Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Orlando, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Orlando
Security Clearance
Secret
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Missiles and Fire Control
Department
RG8AL0:LSS
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E5432:Business Process Anlyst
Job Class
Manufacturing
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
You will be the Process Improvement Analyst for the Continuous Improvement team. Our team delivers breakthrough capabilities across the product lifecycle by turning data into actionable insight.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Process Improvement Analyst you will be responsible for designing and maintaining analytical tools, partnering with leaders, and driving sustainable change through Lean Six Sigma methods.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design and sustain dashboards, KPI boards, and visual‑management tools that surface problems in real time.
- Partner side‑by‑side with senior managers, project champions, and Black‑Belt mentors to prioritize, scope, and execute high‑impact continuous‑improvement projects.
- Apply A3, DMAIC, and “Go‑and‑See” techniques on live manufacturing processes while receiving mentorship from seasoned Six Sigma experts.
- Extract, clean, and visualize process data (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R) to identify variation, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Coach frontline teams, support Green‑Belt training, and own KPI stewardship – reporting progress to senior leadership and maintaining visual‑management boards.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is an energetic early‑career professional who thrives in a collaborative, technology‑enabled environment. This role offers a fast‑track pathway to Green‑Belt/Black‑Belt certification, hands‑on project leadership, and the chance to make measurable ROI‑driven contributions to mission‑critical programs.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Alternatively, this role can be based in Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas region). Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Statistics, or related field (or Master’s with ≤ 1 yr experience).
• 0–5 years of professional experience; internship, co op, or entry level roles in manufacturing, quality, or data analytics are a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, A3, visual management) and basic statistical techniques (DOE, regression, hypothesis testing).
• Strong communication skills—able to present data driven insights to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and a willingness to learn statistical software (Minitab, JMP, Python/R).
• Active DoD Secret clearance — preferred but not mandatory for entry level candidates.
• 0–5 years of professional experience; internship, co op, or entry level roles in manufacturing, quality, or data analytics are a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, A3, visual management) and basic statistical techniques (DOE, regression, hypothesis testing).
• Strong communication skills—able to present data driven insights to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and a willingness to learn statistical software (Minitab, JMP, Python/R).
• Active DoD Secret clearance — preferred but not mandatory for entry level candidates.
Desired skills
Familiarity with MFC production line processes, including assembly, fabrication, and test operations.
Understanding of manufacturing flow, takt time, cycle time, and throughput optimization.
Exposure to digital manufacturing systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action in a production environment.
Knowledge of standard work, visual management, and 6S workplace organization principles.
Understanding of manufacturing flow, takt time, cycle time, and throughput optimization.
Exposure to digital manufacturing systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action in a production environment.
Knowledge of standard work, visual management, and 6S workplace organization principles.
State
Florida, Texas
Virtual
no
City
Grand Prairie, Orlando
Zip
32819, 75051
EEO
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.
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.
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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.
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.
City, State
Grand Prairie-TX, Orlando-FL
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time
National Pay Statement
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.
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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
