Industrial Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

3d•$72,100 - $134,200•Onsite

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 Sector is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer to join our team in Rocket Center, WV just outside of Cumberland, MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. This position is onsite only. No remote work is available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis or a Masters degree in STEM with 0 years of experience (for Industrial Engineer 2)
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis or a Masters degree in STEM with 3 years of experience (for Principal Industrial Engineer 3)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience
Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools
Experience using Excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables
Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications (Tableau)
Experience with factory simulation / modeling (FlexSim)

Nice To Haves

Industrial Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
Experience in planning and managing new program ramp-ups
Experience training all levels and all functions of a manufacturing organization in continuous improvement / lean tools
Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Tablo, and advanced factory simulation tools

Responsibilities

Positively impact the financial bottom line by working with other engineering and non-engineering disciplines and departments to eliminate waste and improve processes
Utilize mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulation techniques to analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and streamline processes
Design and implement processes to improve efficiency and flow throughout the factory
Complete time studies and cycle bar charts on production lines and processes
Create Value Stream Maps for manufacturing lines
Design equipment layouts, material Kanban, facilities, and flow simulations
Work directly with Engineers, Program Office, Finance, and functional leadership on program capacity analysis
Support programs and briefings to both external and internal customers on plant capacity
Aide integrated product teams in solutions to problems related to product and information flow on the manufacturing floor
Facilitate continuous improvement events to develop, define and improve processes in the overall value streams
Support analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and miscellaneous equipment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, while communicating critical dates to all stakeholders