Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst to join our Production Engineering & Operations team. The role supports production, planning, quality and cross‑functional processes in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

You will work across production, cost control, budgeting and process improvement, interfacing with leadership and shop floor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or higher for Associate Manufacturing Analyst (A01) or Manufacturing Analyst (A02).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, Engineering, and Production.
• Must be able to work extended periods at a workstation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Performs activities in production planning, quality, systems, equipment, and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
• Facilitate self-directed work teams and train teams and peers; interact with internal and external customers regarding product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• Monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts with validated cost schedule control systems.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform financial analyses.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership interface

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

MES

ERP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Production Engineering & Operations (PE&O) organization.

Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.

• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.

• The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

• Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

• Monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.

• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.

• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures.

• Assist with technical administrative tasks, including but not limited to hiring initiatives (such as forecasting, requisition tracking, attrition management, and onboarding), staff meetings, and employee engagement support, as well as any additional responsibilities as needed.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Manufacturing Analyst (A01)/ Manufacturing Analyst (A02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Analyst (A01):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 years of experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, Engineering, and Production

• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift

• Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling

• Ability to work any shift/schedule as determined by the business

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to travel at least 10%

Basic Qualifications for an Manufacturing Analyst (A02):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, Engineering, and Production

• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling

• Ability to work any shift/schedule as determined by the business

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to travel at least 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government security clearance

• Previous finance/cost experience

• CAD experience (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks)

• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Bill of Materials)

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $94,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production