Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we're focused on building the most advanced helicopters in the world-aircraft that support our military, our allies, and the missions that matter most. As we ramp up production and elevate our performance across sites, continuous improvement is critical to ensuring we deliver excellence at every stage of the manufacturing process.

THE WORK

As the Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in driving initiatives that elevate productivity, quality, and operational efficiency across our Bridgeport and Stratford facilities. You'll work cross-functionally across detail parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and major component joining to embed a culture of operational excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering CI Framework Project Outcomes: Drive execution of the CI framework and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Executing CI Events: Facilitate CI events to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, implementing impactful and sustainable changes.

Championing CI Projects: Utilize CI trackers to monitor project progress, maintain momentum, and ensure successful completion.

Coordinating Training: Support skill development by ensuring team members attain and maintain CI proficiency.

Identifying Cost Improvements: Partner with teams to uncover and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.

Standardizing Metrics and Meetings: Create consistent performance metrics and meeting structures, including the development of visual management tools like 'fishbowls' to promote transparency and problem-solving.

WHO WE ARE

We're a team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers dedicated to redefining what's possible in aerospace. Our facilities in Bridgeport and Stratford are home to cutting-edge operations and passionate professionals who take pride in delivering critical capabilities to our customers. At Sikorsky, innovation and collaboration go hand-in-hand.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic leader and passionate change agent with a strong background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen. You're naturally curious, highly organized, and thrive on engaging teams to solve complex problems. Your ability to facilitate, coach, and influence across all levels of the organization makes you a catalyst for operational transformation.

WHY JOIN US

This is more than a job-it's a chance to make a measurable impact on the future of flight. You'll be empowered to lead meaningful change, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in aerospace, and help shape how we build the helicopters that support those who serve. Join us and be part of 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 Principles
* Comprehension of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and project management
* Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics
* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player
Desired Skills:
* Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, & Tableau Dashboards
* 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
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First