Industrial Engineer Staff

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Courtland
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Role Overview We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to support and evolve production operations in Cortland, Alabama. This role applies Industrial Engineering principles, modern analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and guide manufacturing decisions for complex space systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Apply advanced Industrial Engineering principles to evaluate and optimize production processes. • Partner with facilities engineering to plan new production lines and factory layouts. • Support Manufacturing Engineers with standards development and performance analysis. • Build discrete-event simulations to analyze future production strategies, identify constraints, and optimize workflows. • Analyze data systems to identify issues and drive continuous improvement solutions. • Develop tools and solutions that support scheduling, cost optimization, and production performance. • Lead and sustain process improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes. • Mentor less experienced Industrial Engineers. • Collaborate with production operations to understand manufacturing processes and provide data-driven recommendations. • Support occasional off-shift or weekend work to maintain production schedules. • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management across the product lifecycle. Work Environment This position operates in a high-paced, digitally enabled production environment. You will work with PLM, MRP, MES, analytics platforms, simulation software, and other tools that support modern manufacturing. Occasional off-shift or weekend work may be required to support critical production needs. Collaboration with engineering, operations, and program stakeholders is a core component of this role. Why Lockheed Martin Space? • Opportunity to influence the future of space and advanced manufacturing. • Work with leading tools in simulation, analytics, and digital manufacturing. • Culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation. • Leadership, mentoring, and career growth opportunities. • Mission-driven work supporting national security and space exploration. Candidates must meet all requirements below to be considered. • Industrial Engineering experience in a production or manufacturing environment. • Project management experience. • Experience developing, monitoring, or reporting cost and schedule performance metrics. • Experience creating production schedules, forecasts, or resource-loaded staffing plans. • Experience with discrete-event simulation of production processes. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Nice-to-have skills that strengthen a candidate’s application but are not required. • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Experience launching or scaling new production lines or factories. • Leadership experience, including team guidance or conflict resolution. • Experience with tools such as SAP, Apriso, VECAMS, Tableau, Simio, or similar systems. • Experience developing and executing production ramp-up plans. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple assignments. • Experience in production operations or new program introductions. • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership. • Active Secret security clearance (preferred). 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. 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. 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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. 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.

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