Operational Excellence Engineer Staff
25037.5010
Apply to this job MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL Until 9/6/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in process improvement, operations engineering, or consulting roles within a large, complex organization (defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)
Lean/Six Sigma:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher) OR ability to apply Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills and techniques with demonstrable project leadership and documented results (e.g., $MM savings, % reduction in lead time)
Consulting Acumen:
- Proven track record of acting as a consultant—designing problem‑solving approaches, facilitating workshops, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior executives
Leadership:
- Ability to influence without direct authority; strong stakeholder management across diverse functional groups
Clearance:
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, therefore must be a US Citizen
Travel:
- Willingness to travel 80-100%
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in process improvement, operations engineering, or consulting roles within a large, complex organization (defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)
Lean/Six Sigma:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher) OR ability to apply Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills and techniques with demonstrable project leadership and documented results (e.g., $MM savings, % reduction in lead time)
Consulting Acumen:
- Proven track record of acting as a consultant—designing problem‑solving approaches, facilitating workshops, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior executives
Leadership:
- Ability to influence without direct authority; strong stakeholder management across diverse functional groups
Clearance:
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, therefore must be a US Citizen
Travel:
- Willingness to travel 80-100%
About this role
Summary
Lead process improvement projects, facilitate workshops, influence stakeholders, and apply lean six sigma within a defense setting.
Job title
Operational Excellence Engineer Staff
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
defense
Location requirements
On-site in MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL, US Citizen, travel 80-100%
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
lean six sigma black beltprocess improvementstakeholder management
Preferred skills
consultingproblem solvingleadership
Specializations
process improvementlean six sigmaconsultingstakeholder management
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site
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