Manufacturing Analyst / Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Analyst or Principal Manufacturing Analyst in Linthicum, MD to support operations and MES/SAP systems. You will work on budget planning, process improvements, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, documentation, training, and coordination across multiple departments to ensure timely project execution and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control; Master’s degree with experience.
• Experience using SAP/ERP/MRP or other related systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation with operations, quality, test and IE.
• Provide MES/ERP training for SAP environment users.
• Respond to SharePoint/PowerApps requests and dashboards.
• Lead formal processes across the Industrial Engineering department.
• Serve as routing issue lead for the BWI site.
• Support floor and shop personnel as needed.
• Develop SAP/MES SME knowledge and support IE processes in SAP/MES.
• Assist IE with cell support activities including equipment procurement.
• Manage budgets for MTA projects, track budgets and report progress.
• Coordinate MTA meetings, prepare materials for reviews, monitor spending and milestones.
• Maintain records and enable cross‑department communication for MTA initiatives

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Materials/MRP/Production Control

Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Materials/MRP/Production Control

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

SAP/ERP/MRP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

is looking for you to join our Manufacturing Operations Team as a Manufacturing Analyst or Principal Manufacturing Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD.

The candidate must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. The Manufacturing Analyst must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to understand very complex, technical concepts. Experience managing technical projects, tracking and reporting on project execution, and supporting process improvement initiatives are highly desirable. Familiarity with budgeting, reporting/metrics for process engineering projects, and collaborative work with engineering and operations teams is preferred.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Maintain and update key manufacturing support documentation such as sequence of operations and workflow in consultation with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Industrial Engineering.
• Support MES/ERP training for groups to perform the corresponding functions in the SAP environment.
• Interact with and respond to requests within SharePoint/PowerApps request system dashboard.
• Lead and initiate formal processes across the Industrial Engineering department in accordance with our standard operation procedure documents.
• Serve as point person for assistance with routing issues at the BWI site
• Support the floor and shop personnel
• Learn and grow into an SAP/MES System SME for Industrial Engineering which requires both significant knowledge of SAP and an understanding of all of the Industrial Engineering processes within SAP
• Assist the Industrial Engineering department, as needed, to complete cell support activities, including procurement of standardized equipment ordering.
• Support AMS Division by managing the budget for Manufacturing Technical Activity (MTA) projects, including the entry of new projects, budget tracking, regular reporting, and ensuring timely execution.
• Support the coordination and scheduling of MTA-related meetings, create presentation materials for bi-weekly and weekly reviews, monitor spending and project closure status, and collaborate closely with engineering and operations leadership to ensure project milestones and spending are met.
• Maintain up-to-date records, review plan sheets and reporting tools, and facilitate cross-departmental communication for all MTA initiatives.

Basic Qualifications: Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control, Master’s degree with experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control
• Experience using SAP/ERP/MRP or other related systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Basic Qualifications: Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control
• Experience using SAP/ERP/MRP or other related systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Shop Floor and/or MES Systems,
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Knowledge of or familiarity with MES, Inventory, and Financial SAP functionality
• Experience with managing budgets or spending plans for Manufacturing or Technically oriented Projects
• Project Management experience
• Experience working cross functionally and at leadership levels

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.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.