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Principal OR Sr Principal Industrial Engineer (Emerado ND)

Requisition ID: R10127857

  • iconCategory: Engineering
  • iconLocation: Emerado, North Dakota, United States of America
  • iconCitizenship required: United States Citizenship
  • iconClearance Type: Secret
  • iconTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • iconShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • iconTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • iconRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • iconPositions Available: 1
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.

This requisition may be filled at the higher grade based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Industrial Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This role is located in Emerado, ND.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, facilities, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones, specifically for modifications.

  • 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 programs for modifications and revisions to operating methods

  • Provides capacity planning, shop-loading and staffing analysis for functional modification teams

  • Analyzes existing operational processes and develops metrics and reporting to optimize and improve program & operational performance, specifically for modifications

  • Provides daily feedback on schedule position to manufacturing leadership for modifications.

We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at the higher grade based on requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in (STEM) with 5 years performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions; OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the program.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (Solumina, MES, etc.)
  • Experience using ERP systems (SAP)
  • Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software
  • Capacity and scheduling simulation experience (Simio, or other simulation software)

Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 4):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in (STEM) with 9 years performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions; OR Master’s Degree with 7 years of performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the program.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (Solumina, MES, etc.)
  • Experience using ERP systems (SAP)
  • Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software
  • Capacity and scheduling simulation experience (Simio, or other simulation software)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Factory design experience and/or experience designing and implementing manufacturing flows
  • Documented experience working in a robust IPT environment
  • Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation/ maintenance (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Project management experience
  • Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal, MS Query, Bus. Objects, etc.)
  • Experience performing Earned Value Management

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.  For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.  U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary Range: $82,000 - $123,000
Salary Range 2: $101,600 - $152,400
Employees may be eligible for 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, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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