Industrial Engineer

About Lockheed Martin Space:
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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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. Industrial Engineering experience in a production environment or relevant comparable experience
Exposure in project management principles
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance 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
Experience with discrete event simulation of production processes
Experience developing forecasts, production schedules, or resource load staffing plans
Active Secret security clearance