Principal Industrial Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Industrial Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be assigned to a manufacturing cell and paired with an experienced lead Industrial Engineer (IE) with the expectation of quickly gaining the skills to either take over the lead role or to take over a single IE manufacturing cell. You will work closely with the manufacturing leadership team in efforts to achieve the following:

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement

• Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management

• Coordinate facility capital plan execution

• Define and document process designs (product routings)

• Use and maintain models for standard work assignment

• Lead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma)

• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures

• May manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or another STEM field with 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, Logistics and/or Manufacturing Engineering; Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or another STEM field with 3 of experience in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, Logistics and/or Manufacturing Engineering

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance required

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

• An advanced degree (MS)

• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries

• Technical experience working in a manufacturing/production environment

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.