Principal Manufacturing Analyst (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

2d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst – Level 3 to join its team in Chandler, Arizona. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. The role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive daily operation of the factory floor. It leads production teams, coordinates staffing and schedules, monitors equipment and materials, and ensures production targets are met while maintaining standards for quality, safety, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; 9 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
• Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Clearance of Secret or higher.
• Manufacturing experience with defense-related products.
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, or Red X.
• Experience with data mining, manipulation, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities across assigned manufacturing areas and shifts.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor daily output, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, quality performance, and other key production metrics.
• Adjust priorities and production plans to address changing demand, equipment issues, material shortages, or quality concerns.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, performance expectations, and operational updates to supervisors and team members.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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