Industrial Engineer Early Career / Chelmsford, MA

Lockheed Martin - Chelmsford, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chelmsford, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This position is for an Industrial Engineer Early Career supporting one or more of the product lines in Chelmsford. The role will be responsible for assisting with the development of production operation time standards, tracking cost and schedule performance at the part level, establishment of efficiency calculations, capacity/manpower assessments, trend analysis, capital equipment justifications, production layouts and process flows, cost reduction initiatives, and other process improvement activities. The role will work closely with the Product Manager, Product Lead, and other Program Support Teams to refine and improve production in an RF and microelectronics environment. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong understanding of production and industrial engineering concepts to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks that include analyzing production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that drive efficiency and reduce costs. The role will also involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The candidate will be expected to utilize continuous improvement tools and methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, to facilitate process enhancements and contribute to the overall success of the production operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment, making a significant impact on the company's production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of production operation time standards.
• Track cost and schedule performance at the part level.
• Establish efficiency calculations and conduct capacity/manpower assessments.
• Perform trend analysis and capital equipment justifications.
• Design production layouts and process flows.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and other process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Product Manager, Product Lead, and Program Support Teams to enhance production processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Production/Industrial Engineering concepts.
• Coursework or project-related experience using continuous improvement tools and methods (such as Lean Six Sigma).
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to start.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer Industrial Engineering degree but open to other STEM and related disciplines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP system.
• Experience with simulation modeling (Simio).
• Understanding of Capacity Planning, Man-loading/Balancing, Estimating/Line Flow.
• Internship experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is possible for this position.
• Flexible work schedules including 4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week.
• Paid Time Off benefits.