F-16 Operations Engineer (Poland)
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.
As an F-16 Operations Engineer in Mielec, Poland, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the international co-production efforts for the F-16 program. Working directly with PZL and Lockheed Martins production teams, you’ll ensure that all production milestones are met, operations are optimized, and any constraints are swiftly managed. This role combines technical expertise and project management to drive efficient, high-quality production outcomes in a dynamic, cross-cultural setting.
What You Will Be Doing
• Analyzing co-producer schedules and developing performance metrics to monitor and improve production timelines.
• Co-leading daily stand-up meetings to address production progress and manage daily constraints.
• Conducting capacity studies and optimizing floor layout and material flow to support streamlined production at PZL.
• Participating in build-to-print assessments and reviewing the sequence, flow, and layout of production for lean efficiencies.
• Overseeing corrective actions, validating rework plans, and coordinating work-around plans with co-producers.
• Performing MBOM/EBOM assessments to maintain production accuracy and efficiency.
• Supporting inventory management and material flow to minimize production delays.
What’s In It For You
• Career Development: Build a specialized skill set in international co-production operations for a major aerospace program.
• Impactful Role: Influence and improve critical F-16 production processes with a global impact.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative approach to meet production goals.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• You are a solutions-oriented engineer with expertise in production operations, capable of managing complex projects and working effectively within a co-production environment.
• With strong analytical and organizational skills, you excel at identifying areas for process improvement and developing effective solutions.
• You are adaptable, able to work across cultures, and thrive in a role where attention to detail and proactive problem-solving are key.
Our Commitment to DEI
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing whats right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
• Data Analysis or Validation
• Leadership (formal or informal) experience
• Manufacturing shop floor experience
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• MS Excel and MS Project experience
• Experience with Statistical Analysis
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective conflict resolution
• Demonstrated creative problem solving capabilities
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Demonstrated communication skills: written and verbal
• Experience with supplier technical interface
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Confidential
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• MS Excel and MS Project experience
• Experience with Statistical Analysis
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective conflict resolution
• Demonstrated creative problem solving capabilities
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Demonstrated communication skills: written and verbal
• Experience with supplier technical interface
Job Ident #:
72799009984
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