Capacity Modeling Industrial Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman

94d • $81,300 - $121,900

About The Position

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 Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Capacity Modeling Industrial Engineer 2 to support various programs under Advanced Weapons Systems. The role of the Industrial Engineer (IE) is to lead Northrop Grumman to success by utilizing capacity modeling software, Digital Transformation and common IE tactics. The IE will use advanced knowledge of industrial/manufacturing engineering fundamentals to help Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The IE shall influence the development of NGDS’s next generation of Defense products by supporting new products from concept development through the start of production for manufacturing cost, yield, and schedule execution. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility and capacity meets the program targets, including Yield and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• 2 years with Bachelor's in Science or Industrial Engineering or Business Management; or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Capacity Modeling: FlexSim or ProModel.
• Experience with one or more of the following: CostPoint, MEs, SAP, AutoCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including macro development and data mining/manipulation tools for enhanced data value.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Government SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Experience in the Semi-Conductor Industry.
• LEAN Six Sigma certification and LEAN Six Sigma implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Capable in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead and/or supports key operational excellence plans for the site.
• Develops and maintains capacity model using FlexSim or ProModel for a mixed-model production environment with frequent product introductions (equipment and labor).
• Manage KPI’s within a digital environment.
• Experience with MES Production System.
• Develops and maintains plant layout to support growth and equipment changes.
• Conducts work measurement studies to establish operational and production standards.
• Develops and implements operations KPI reporting metrics.
• Provides input for identification and planning of department goals and budget, development, standardization, and implementation of initiatives intended to improve the quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Supports productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, standardization and lead time improvement efforts.
• Digital Transformation support.
• Provides production layout, operations, and planning support for new product introduction.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree