Principal Engineer Industrial

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Principal Engineer Industrial to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Analyzes operations and work flow to improve efficiencies to incorporate into production schedules Collaborates on methods for maximum utilization of production capacity and personnel. May establish or assist in managing training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and program schedules for production.

The Principal Engineer Industrial supports the Master Production Scheduling organization in process, capacity and systems & integration projects. Have an understanding of Industrial Engineering and Production Scheduling, as well as in using ERP systems such as SAP.  Individual will help interpret capacity analysis and incorporate into what-if scenario simulations before applying to project schedule for review.

Responsibilities/Skills Requirements:

• Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals including the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.)

• Experience with project and manufacturing schedules

• Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements

• Document, track and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution

• Documentation of process and system problems/resolution for future reference

• Possess strong organizational, planning and decision making skills, and the ability to work cohesively as a member of current and cross-functional teams

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of Engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of Engineering exp