Operations Engineer Associate - Early Career
Sikorsky Aircraft
Grand Prairie, TX · Posted November 4, 2026
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Standard Job Description
As an Operations Product Lead Asc., you will serve as the bridge between the shop floor and the program team, driving initiatives that make a tangible impact on program success. You will be responsible for spearheading key initiatives, developing and implementing recovery plans, and ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between teams. You will perform activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, Lean Six Sigma, test, and tool.
Spearheading Yield Improvment (YIT), Corrective Actions (CA), Cost Improvment, and other initiatives that drive program benefits
Serving as the programs voice within the Dallas Operations, keeping site leaders and staff informed of key program details
Developing and implementing recovery plans as needed to ensure program success
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continous improvement and growth
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial engineering, Mechanical engineering, or in a related engineer discpline
Lean Six Sigma experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secert Security Clearance
Desired Skills
Project management experience
Strong communication skills
Previous experience/interface with customers
Previous manufacturing/production operations experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.