Requisition ID: R10174707- Category: Engineering
- Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, 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 El Segundo. 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!
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 will include:
Develop and implement plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, general facilities & space utilization, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones
Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
Develops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints.
Based on outcomes from the studies, develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods
May assist facility engineers in the planning and design of manufacturing areas.
Provide capacity planning, shop-loading, and staffing analysis for functional production teams.
Analyze existing operational processes and develops metrics and reporting to optimize and improve program & operational performance.
May be required to support more than one product line and manufacturing area(s), as well as support multiple programs or production managers.
Conduct process simulation as requested.
Implement manufacturing techniques (Lean, 5S, AGILE, 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, Standard Work, kaizen, Visual Management, etc.) as much as possible through teaching, demonstration, and general communication.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3):
Bachelor of Science degree with 4 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a Master of Science degree with 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a PhD degree with 0 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 1 year of experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications e.g. Tableau, MS-Excel etc.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams
Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and special program access
Ability to travel up to 10
Preferred Qualifications:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree preferred
Experience in an aerospace or automobile environment
Experience maintaining and developing SharePoint sites
Experience performing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience with SQL, VBA, or other programming languages
Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, simulation methods or discreate event simulation
Experience with agile methods of project management or development
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
