Senior Principal Industrial Engineer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.

Job Summary:

Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Production Standup activities, including schedule development, leading the creation and deployment of shop floor controls and performance metrics.

• Develop and iterate on detail production build schedules by working closely with Development and Production Operations

• Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving solutions.

• Utilize various Continuous Improvement tools to analyze shop floor practices and processes for opportunities to minimize waste, reduce cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedule.

• Work with frontline leadership to assess current state reality and define future state possibilities.

• Provide tactics and training to frontline leaders and shop floor personnel to improve the current state and facilitate value generation.

• Conduct studies and generate metrics pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.

• Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence within program management and customers.

• Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.

• Provide capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 or more years of experience in an Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering environment; Master of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 7 or more years of experience in an Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering environment, or PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 4 or more years of experience in an Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering environment.

• Ability to work on an assembly floor.

• Experience in Program and/or Project Management.

• Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers.

• Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (Solumina, MES, etc.).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Clearance is required to start.

• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with production standup activities

• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross functionally to integrate all requirements necessary for production standup.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in industrial engineering or related field

• Expertise using excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables.

• Experience with data analysis, or data visualization software applications

• Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software

• Capacity and scheduling experience

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation/ maintenance (Tableau, Power BI)

• Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal, MS Query, Bus. Objects, etc.)

• Experience performing Earned Value Management

• Active DoD clearance

• Active Special Program Access

• Demonstrated interest in leadership.

• Position availability is contingent upon funding.

Salary Range: $120,900.00 - $181,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.