Production Planner/Principal Production Planner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 has an opening for a Production Planner or Principal Production Planner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will support manufacturing planning related to aircraft manufacturing (composite, metallic, and assembly). This position is in Palmdale, CA. 

Responsibilities:

• Plans sequence of Material Handling, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to specific portions of tools and product

• Plans detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, bill of materials and other engineering releases

• Determines the need for tooling and makes recommendations for the material, hardware and planning of required tools

• Prepares shop work orders, materials and product processing and coordinates with Managers to ensure that items are processed according to specifications and time requirements

• Maintains progress reports, Inventories, and other related records

Basic Qualifications for Production Planner (Level 2):

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Production, Planning, Aerospace or Aeronautics

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Access)

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to work any shift

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to travel at least 10%

Basic Qualifications for Principal Production Planner (Level 3):

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Production, Planning, Aerospace or Aeronautics

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Access)

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to work any shift

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to travel at least 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a machine shop environment

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree with completion within 2 years

• Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment

• Experience in the areas of composite hand layup, bonding, cure, fastened assembly, subsystems installation, metallic hardware or machining experience

• Functional knowledge of production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)

• Current and active DoD Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Programs Clearance

• Experience in the use of CAD software

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $90,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, C