Avionics Project Coordinator Lead - Lockheed Martin : Job Details

Job DescriptionWHAT WE'RE DOINGAt Sikorsky, we're reinvigorating our focus on continuous improvement within Operations. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. The Sikorsky Avionics Product Center plays a vital role, focusing on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of helicopter wire harness, electrical panels and electrical components. We are looking for a passionate and transformative Continuous Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.THE WORKAs a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting the Avionics department at the Stratford location, you'll work with manufacturing operations, quality, engineering and other support functions to collaboratively identify opportunities, develop new technology insertions and deliver on critical needs for the manufacturing floor. Your role will involve:•Delivering 'CI Framework' Project Outcomes: Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.•Executing CI Events: Facilitate events to pinpoint improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive impactful changes across business areas.•Championing CI Projects: Lead the adoption of CI trackers, ensuring projects remain on course for successful execution.•Training Teams: Provide training to Operational Excellence Teams (OETs) on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including PDCA and DIVE techniques.•Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.•Develop and Maintain visual management system: Working closely with the manufacturing team, identify new opportunities to improve and enhance visual factory on the floor•Digital/Technology insertion: lead digital transformative projects that reshape the production process and improves the floor efficiencies. WHO WE ARESikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.WHO YOU AREYou are an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record in leading change across complex operational environments. You have expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and/or Agile principles, allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. Your communication and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front-line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.WHY JOIN USThis is more than a job - it's a chance to make a significant impact on our organization's success. As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will not only enhance productivity and quality within Sikorsky but also be part of a dedicated team that values constant growth and learning. Join us in our mission to build the best helicopters in the world and contribute to a legacy of innovation and excellence.Basic Qualifications•Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.•Considered an emerging authority.•Familiar with lean Six Sigma/Agile Principles, workflow time studies, and project management•Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics•Experience in programing, familiar with Python, Java, R, etc. •Experience in visualization and analytics tools, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc. •Excellent writing and verbal communication skillsDesired skills•Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, Confluence•Familiar with SharePoint development•Strong Organization skills including attention to details•Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address and resolve issues.•Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate•Previous Sikorsky OperationsEEOLockheed 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.*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 InformationBy 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.Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.National Pay StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $74,700 - $143,100. 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.Premium Pay StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $85,900 - $161,900. 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.