Industrial / Principal Industrial Engineer Leve 2/3

Northrop Grumman

87d • $66,600 - $99,800

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 Aeronautics Systems is searching for an Industrial/Principal Industrial Engineer Level 2/3 to lead our manufacturing optimization efforts in Iuka, MS.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 1 years of experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical, Project Management, Industrial, Facilities, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Systems or Process Engineering OR Masters in STEM with 0 years of experience in mentioned fields.
• Ability to work on an assembly floor.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies/Kaizen practices.
• Proficiency in excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables.
• Experience with data analysis, or data visualization tools.
• Active DoD clearance.
• Demonstrated leadership through community involvement, extracurriculars, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Utilize various Continuous Improvement tools to analyze shop floor practices and processes for opportunities to minimize scrap, reduce cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedule.
• Work with frontline leadership to assess current state and define future state possibilities.
• Provide tactics and training to frontline leaders and shop floor personnel to improve the current state and define future possibilities.
• Conduct studies and generate metrics pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.
• Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence within program management and customers.
• Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.
• Provide capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• Great 401K matching program.
• 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and 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