Avionics Project Coordinator Lead
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Location: Stratford, CT 06614
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Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At 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 WORK
As a OneLM/CI project 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:
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.
Leading OneLM initiatives and implantation with the product center
Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.
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.
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, 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 ARE
You are a self-motivated, driven professional looking to apply and expand your experience in managing continuous improvement and business transformation projects. You can apply Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile principles allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. You have a strong desire to develop and integrate the latest technologies into the manufacturing processes, design reporting systems to enhance production situational awareness and thrive on solving the difficult problems in a fast paced, demanding production environment. Your communication, collaboration 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 US
This 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 Computer Science, Data Science or 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 skills
Desired skills
Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, Confluence
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 Operations
Experience in programing, familiar with Python, Java, R, etc.
Familiar with SharePoint development
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay 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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At 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 WORK
As a OneLM/CI project 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:
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.
Leading OneLM initiatives and implantation with the product center
Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.
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.
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, 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 ARE
You are a self-motivated, driven professional looking to apply and expand your experience in managing continuous improvement and business transformation projects. You can apply Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile principles allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. You have a strong desire to develop and integrate the latest technologies into the manufacturing processes, design reporting systems to enhance production situational awareness and thrive on solving the difficult problems in a fast paced, demanding production environment. Your communication, collaboration 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 US
This 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 Computer Science, Data Science or 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 skills
Desired skills
Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, Confluence
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 Operations
Experience in programing, familiar with Python, Java, R, etc.
Familiar with SharePoint development
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay 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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.