Principal Engineer Industrial
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3) to join its team at Edwards Air Force Base. The Industrial Engineering Team supports day-to-day operations and collaborates with other organizations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role analyzes production flow and develops scalable models, scheduling tools, and metrics to optimize performance while accounting for cost, schedule, resources, capacity, and complex system interdependencies. It also supports digital transformation and works with IT, ERP, business analytics, data science, and software developers to align systems and planning tools with operational needs. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance, the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access, travel of at least 10%, and work on a second-shift 4/10 schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree and at least 4 years of Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or manufacturing-related experience in a manufacturing production environment; or a Master of Science degree and at least 2 years of such experience.
- At least 1 year of experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System).
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
- Ability to travel at least 10%.
- Ability to work a second-shift 4/10 work schedule.
Nice To Haves
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Flight test experience.
- At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams.
- Experience with SQL, VBA, Python, or other programming languages.
- Experience improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.
- Experience with agile methods of project management or development.
- Strong professional experience designing visualizations in Tableau.
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 incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints.
- Develop optimized scheduling tools and align SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan under varying capacity constraints.
- Incorporate complex interdependencies across cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools.
- Communicate requirements planning and systems frameworks with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams.
- Work with developers to design an interactive user interface for scheduling jobs across cost centers.
- Guide digital transformation efforts in alignment 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
