Industrial / Principal Industrial Engineer- Affordability Engineer - 18288

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$72,100 - $134,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an Industrial or Principal Industrial Engineer specializing in affordability. The role develops affordability roadmaps and improves manufacturing workflows, material flow, equipment layouts, capacity planning, and cost performance. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship, supports safety and accident-prevention measures, and communicates analyses and recommendations to leadership, customers, and external partners. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance at the time of application, plus the ability to obtain SAP approval within a reasonable period. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The standard work schedule is a 9/80: nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The position has two levels, with salary ranges of $72,100–$108,100 for the primary level and $89,400–$134,200 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

For the T02 level: 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0 years with a master's degree, in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related engineering field.
For the T03 level: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related engineering field.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance at the time of application.
Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Proven experience in strategic affordability planning, workflow and layout optimization, and cost-control or cost-reduction studies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and manufacturing simulation or capacity-planning tools such as FlexSim, AnyLogic, or Primavera/P6.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance.
Direct experience in aerospace environments.
Hands-on experience with FlexSim or comparable discrete-event simulation platforms.
Background with integrated scheduling and planning tools such as Primavera/P6 or SAP/PP/DS.
Project Management certification such as PMP, or demonstrable project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic affordability roadmaps aligning labor, facilities, equipment, and tooling with program cost targets and AOP/LRSP goals.
Design and optimize manufacturing workflows, material flow, and equipment layouts to improve plant efficiency and personnel productivity.
Conduct manufacturing simulations and what-if analyses using tools such as FlexSim or AnyLogic to forecast capacity, schedule, and cost impacts.
Perform capacity-planning and rate-tool analyses, generating metrics to track schedule and cost performance against affordability baselines.
Lead cost-control, cost-reduction, and inventory-management studies, and turn findings into facility-modification and process-improvement plans.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, analysts, and production staff as the affordability subject-matter expert.
Coordinate safety and accident-prevention measures and develop training programs that support affordable production objectives.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and briefings for senior leadership, customers, and external partners.
Collaborate with facilities engineers and integrated product teams to incorporate layout and process designs into facility planning.
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other best-practice methodologies to improve manufacturing affordability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Company-paid holidays
Disability insurance
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position