Manufacturing Analyst / Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$72,400 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Manufacturing Operations Team as a Manufacturing Analyst or Principal Manufacturing Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. The candidate must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. The Manufacturing Analyst must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to understand very complex, technical concepts. Experience managing technical projects, tracking and reporting on project execution, and supporting process improvement initiatives are highly desirable. Familiarity with budgeting, reporting/metrics for process engineering projects, and collaborative work with engineering and operations teams is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control, Master’s degree with experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control
Experience using SAP/ERP/MRP or other related systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control
Experience using SAP/ERP/MRP or other related systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Shop Floor and/or MES Systems
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings
Knowledge of or familiarity with MES, Inventory, and Financial SAP functionality
Experience with managing budgets or spending plans for Manufacturing or Technically oriented Projects
Project Management experience
Experience working cross functionally and at leadership levels

Responsibilities

Maintain and update key manufacturing support documentation such as sequence of operations and workflow in consultation with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Industrial Engineering.
Support MES/ERP training for groups to perform the corresponding functions in the SAP environment.
Interact with and respond to requests within SharePoint/PowerApps request system dashboard.
Lead and initiate formal processes across the Industrial Engineering department in accordance with our standard operation procedure documents.
Serve as point person for assistance with routing issues at the BWI site
Support the floor and shop personnel
Learn and grow into an SAP/MES System SME for Industrial Engineering which requires both significant knowledge of SAP and an understanding of all of the Industrial Engineering processes within SAP
Assist the Industrial Engineering department, as needed, to complete cell support activities, including procurement of standardized equipment ordering.
Support AMS Division by managing the budget for Manufacturing Technical Activity (MTA) projects, including the entry of new projects, budget tracking, regular reporting, and ensuring timely execution.
Support the coordination and scheduling of MTA-related meetings, create presentation materials for bi-weekly and weekly reviews, monitor spending and project closure status, and collaborate closely with engineering and operations leadership to ensure project milestones and spending are met.
Maintain up-to-date records, review plan sheets and reporting tools, and facilitate cross-departmental communication for all MTA initiatives.