Manager Industrial Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems Manager 2 to lead the IE & Ops staff and optimize production workflows. You will design operation sequences, drive efficiency, and collaborate across manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires a STEM degree with substantial experience, leadership capability, and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance. Relocation may be available; travel is possible.

Qualifications

• STEM Bachelor's Degree required with 8+ years of experience or STEM Master's with 6+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance and US Citizenship required.
• Strong project/leadership experience and experience with work measurement and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision/management of the Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems staff.
• Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to improve production efficiency.
• Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Conduct studies on cost control, cost reduction, and inventory control.
• Develop plans for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• Interact with cross-functional leadership including shop floor management, manufacturing engineering, operations program management, and quality assurance.

Skills

Project leadership

Work measurement

Operations management

Education

B.S. STEM degree

M.S. STEM degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Lean / value stream mapping

Data mining & analytics

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as an Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems Manager 2 based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The Industrial Engineering Manager analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage 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 programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

What you’ll get to do:

• Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems staff, providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies
• Analyze and design sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in production facilities and equipment layouts
• Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, capacity planning, throughput / output improvements, waste reduction, inventory control, and production record systems
• Develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods
• Interact with cross-functional leadership in shop floor management, manufacturing engineering, operations program management, and quality assurance

Basic Qualifications:

• STEM Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; STEM Master's Degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
• Project and leadership experience.
• Experience with work measurement and operations management
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related area
• Production experience in a heavy fabrication and machining environment
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing
• Experience capacity planning in a bottleneck constrained environment
• Experience with SAP ERP
• Experience with value stream mapping and lean principles
• Experience with data mining and analytics
• APICS CPIM Certification
• PMP or Project Management Certification training

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.