Engineer Industrial/Principal Engineer Industrial

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer to join its team in San Diego, California. The Industrial Engineering Team supports day-to-day operations and collaborates with other organizations in a fast-paced environment to address operational challenges and improve performance. The role analyzes production flow and performance, develops scalable models that account for cost, schedule, and resource constraints, and supports digital transformation aligned with sector and enterprise strategies. It works with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams on requirements planning and systems frameworks. The position may also contribute to production facility planning, safety measures, personnel training, and facility modifications. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and Special Program Access, and U.S. citizenship. The advertised salary ranges are $83,400–$125,200 for the primary level and $103,600–$155,400 for the secondary level. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

For Industrial Engineer, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment; or a master's degree; or at least 6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment in lieu of a degree.
For Principal Industrial Engineer, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment; or at least 9 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications, such as Excel or Tableau.
At least 1 year of experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.
Experience with agile methods of project management or development.
Strong experience designing visualizations in Tableau in a professional work environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand effectively and efficiently.
Build scalable, sustainable models to optimize product flow while accounting for cost, schedule, and resource constraints.
Model complex interdependencies among cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools.
Communicate requirements planning and systems frameworks with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams.
Guide digital transformation efforts aligned with sector and enterprise strategies.
Lead and drive positive change using iterative and agile methodologies.
Create metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance.
Complete time studies and follow through on resulting action items.
Analyze and design sequences of operations, workflows, and facility or equipment layouts to improve efficiency and maximize use of production facilities and personnel.
Establish or assist in establishing accident-prevention measures and may manage personnel training programs related to production operations.
Conduct studies on cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems; develop and implement plans for facility modifications and changes to operating methods.
Assist facilities engineers with facility planning and design.