Engineer/Principal Industrial Engineer Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking an Industrial Engineer/Principal Industrial Engineer – Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to support the IEOM group on-site. This role requires an on-site presence and active collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will prepare and coordinate the MPS, ensure integrated schedules, analyze throughput, build models, and align SAP/MRP with an executable plan, while engaging IT, analytics, and data science to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 1 year of engineering experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
• MES, MRP/SAP/Oracle or related experience.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Excel including macros and pivot tables.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet objectives.
• Ensure manufacturing schedules are integrated horizontally and vertically.
• Implement scheduling best practices including EVMS, CPM, SRA and health metrics.
• Analyze lead times, queue times, WIP, cycle times and throughput.
• Build scalable models to optimize product flow within constraints.
• Develop optimized scheduling tools and align SAP/MRP with executable plans.
• Communicate planning requirements with IT, ERP, analytics and data science teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and agile method applications.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD (related field)

Tools

MES

MRP/SAP/Oracle

Microsoft Project

Excel (macros)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 a Industrial Engineer / Principal Industrial Engineer – Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to support our Master Production Scheduling team within our Industrial Engineering Operations Management group (IEOM). This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on site in Iuka, MS. Due to the nature of this role, this position requires an on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely.The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining both a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access and is contingent upon Business needs.Responsibilities will include:Preparing, developing and coordinating the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet all objectivesEnsuring manufacturing schedules are horizontally and vertically integratedImplementing scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to: Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), Schedule Performance, Health Metrics and AnalysisAnalyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently.Build scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraintsDevelops optimized scheduling tools and align SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraint.Communicates requirements planning and systems framework with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams.Works with developers to design an interactive user interface that will be effective at scheduling jobs across cost centers.Guides digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies.Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies.Creates new metrics and data visualizations to track performance.Provides weekly and monthly status and reportingTracking plans and schedulesCreating, maintaining and validating Schedule dataPerforming risk analysis and managementIdentifying and resolving critical path and network logic conflictsUtilizing Gantt,milestone charts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variancesBasic Qualifications:Industrial Engineer Level 2:Bachelor's degree with 1 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience.Manufacturing Execution System (MES), MRP/SAP/Oracle or related experienceExperience leading teams or projects.Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, excel, including macros and pivot tables.Experience with data mining/data analysis.Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) prior to staring as required by the business prior to commencement of employment.Principal Industrial Engineer Level 3:Bachelor's degree with 4 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience, OR a PhD and 0 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience.Manufacturing Execution System (MES), MRP/SAP/Oracle or related experienceExperience leading teams or projects.Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, excel, including macros and pivot tables.Experience with data mining/data analysis.Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) prior to staring as required by the business prior to commencement of employment.Preferred Qualifications:Defense Industry Experience.Active Secret DOD clearance and Special Program AccessScience, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) DegreeEVMS ExperienceExperience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.At least 4 years of demonstrated experience of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience.Experience with improving manufacturing workflow utilizing Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies.Familiarity with mixed model manufacturing operations.Experience with agile methods of project management or development.Strong experience designing visualizations in Tableau in a professional work environment.What We Offer:At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation - building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401K matching program!Primary Level Salary Range: $68,200.00 - $102,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00The 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.