Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer - 14361
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Industrial Engineer. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The Industrial Engineer will lead and support the development of discrete event simulation models to analyze and optimize production processes and systems for the GBSD program. This will include but not be limited to:
• Determining crew sizes.
• Researching and developing a sequence of operations.
• Improving workflow for efficiencies.
• Methods for maximum utilization of personnel and facilities.
Responsibilities/Skills Requirements:
• Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals
• Proficient in the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.)
• Experience in developing discrete event simulation models to optimize production processes and systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing flows and how they interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain
• Understanding of schedule waterfall build with setbacks to independent demands
• Part of the responsibility can include factory and facility layout
• Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments)
• Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements
• Work with the functional team to understand scheduling requirements at the implementation site
• Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution
• Possess strong leadership, organizational, planning and decision-making skills and the ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and self-starter
• Ability to present (PowerPoint, speaking in front of upper management, technical presentations vs. overviews)
• Ability to visualize and layout routings (Flow chart, Excel, etc.)
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Principal Industrial Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a Master’s; or 1 year with PhD. or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. A minimum o
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