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Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.\nWho You Are\nWe are looking for a collaborative, data-driven engineer with a proven track record in continuous improvement. You thrive in complex manufacturing environments, excel at leading cross-functional teams, and are passionate about delivering measurable performance gains. This role offers the chance to shape operational excellence across a leading aerospace organization.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\nThe selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.\nThis position is in Marietta, GA.\nPerforms 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelors degree in engineering from an accredited college\nExperience with Data analysis software (MS excel, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab, etc...)\nAccredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt\nDesired Skills\nLSS Black Belt certification\nProject Manager certification \n5+ years of Experience with Data analysis software (MS excel, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab, etc...)\nMasters Degree\nExperience facilitating Kaizen even\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. 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