Master Black Belt, Operations Engineer (Level 6)

Job ID: 721596BR Date posted: May. 05, 2026
Description:As an Operations Engineer Master Black Belt:

• Support and champion Aero's overall Operational Excellence strategic vision and direction.
• Drive OpEx/Strategy Deployment/Continuous Improvement in the assigned Function/LOB.
• Act as enterprise-wide resource (as needed) to support strategic initiatives.
• Establish successful working relationships with all levels of leadership, including Executives.
• Work with organizational leadership to effectively lead Strategy Deployment.
• Lead enterprise-level strategic initiatives and improvement activities in support of organizational priorities.
• Coach organizational leaders and mentor Green/Black Belts
• Act as organization's POC as member of Aeronautics Tier 1-2 OpEx Council.
• Support Value Stream Integration activities across Aero.
• Partner with the Aero 1LMX team to solve strategic problems and help shape the future of Aero and LM.
• Manage the assigned organization's Continuous Improvement (CI), including responsibilities to establish, manage, and check/adjust the:
• Organizational objectives and improvement priorities
• Training needs: Green Belts, Black Belts, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Lead organizational OpEx Council to establish alignment across organizational improvement activities and align to Aero objectives.
o Business Case Analysis and Prioritization of proposed Aero-level initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

• Experience as a project manager

• Experience interfacing with all levels of
employees, to include executive leadership

• Experience mentoring and coaching both
leaders and lean practitioners

• Understanding of business processes:
Example: Financial Management, Program
Management, Risk Management, and/or System
Engineering processes and methodologies
Desired Skills:
• Facilitation experience

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate across all levels, from shop-floor workers to C-suite executives

• Ability to build enduring relationships across multiple programs and Lines of Business

• Project/Program Leader

• Strategic Thinking: Capability to connect tactical projects with enterprise-wide goals

• Advanced Statistical Knowledge: Proficient in statistical software and methodologies

• Change Management: Experience in managing organizational change and overcoming resistance
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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First