Principal Engineer Industrial

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

8d • $98,900 - $148,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to join its Manufacturing Operations Engineering Organization in Linthicum, Maryland. The role supports manufacturing and production operations by monitoring labor performance and capital resource loading, planning improvements and capacity management, coordinating facility capital plans, and defining and documenting production processes. The engineer also maintains standard-work models and leads continuous-improvement activities. The position may include establishing accident-prevention measures and managing or helping establish personnel training programs related to production operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field and five years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing, or a master’s degree in a related STEM field and three years of such experience. Candidates must have technical work experience in a manufacturing or production environment, be U.S. citizens, and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or another related STEM field and 5 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing; or a master’s degree in a related STEM field and 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Technical work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active/current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Advanced degree (MS) in Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional experience in industrial engineering.
• Experience with SAP or another Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• Technical experience working in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement.
• Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management.
• Coordinate execution of the facility capital plan.
• Define and document process designs, including product routings.
• Use and maintain models for standard work assignments.
• Lead continuous-improvement activities, such as 5-S, value-stream mapping, and Six Sigma.
• May establish or assist in establishing accident-prevention measures.
• May manage training programs for personnel covering phases of production operations.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal