Industrial Engineer / Principal Industrial Engineer

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Industrial Engineer (Level 2) or a Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.

The Industrial Engineering Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Palmdale. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!

Note: This position can be filled with an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer level.

Responsibilities will include:

Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficientlyBuilds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraintsUnderstands, maps and optimizes critical path product flow through the factoryDevelops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraintsIncorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and toolsAssist with digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategiesLeads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologiesCreates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance 

Basic Qualifications for Industrial Engineer (Level 2):

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of experienceExperience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applicationsMust have the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsAbility to travel at least 10% 

Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3):

Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a PhD degree with 0 years of experienceExperience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applicationsMust have the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsAbility to travel at least 10%
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degreeActive DoD Secret ClearanceExperience working with cross-functional teams in an aircraft or other manufacturing environmentHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot charts etc.)High proficiency in Microsoft Project (scheduling, resource loading, capacity, optimization)At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teamsExperience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methodsExperience with agile methods of project management or developmentEarned Value Management System (EVMS) “Gold Card” experience/trainingComposite bonding knowledge or experienceFamiliarization with low observable technologies and techniquesFamiliarization with aircraft system testing 

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.