Director of Industrial Engineering – Strategy & Lean Ops

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector seeks a Director Industrial Engineering 2 in Palmdale, CA. You will lead an IE/OM team to drive cost reductions, efficiency, and strategic improvements. Travel up to 50% is expected to support programs and initiatives.

Must have DoD secret clearance and senior management experience. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Operations Directors, program managers, and other functions to deliver performance targets while upholding ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, engineering management, or process engineering.
• Master’s degree with 12+ years in industrial engineering or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IE & OM team to support all programs across the sector.
• Develop tools to achieve business targets and cost reduction.
• Oversee capacity analysis, resource integration, and facility optimization.
• Direct supervision of staff across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
• Create long-range planning and strategy for operations, including staffing and budgeting.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Engineering management

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cost control

Staff management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector seeks a Director Industrial Engineering 2 in Palmdale, CA. You will lead an IE/OM team to drive cost reductions, efficiency, and strategic improvements. Travel up to 50% is expected to support programs and initiatives.

Must have DoD secret clearance and senior management experience. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Operations Directors, program managers, and other functions to deliver performance targets while upholding ethical