Principal Industrial Engineer - Lead Factory Optimization

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; 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 San Diego is seeking an Industrial Engineer (level 2/3) to optimize manufacturing flows and lead data-driven improvements.

You will analyze lead times, build scalable models, and collaborate with IT, ERP, and analytics teams while applying agile methods and EVMS principles to enhance throughput and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The position requires eligibility to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in STEM with 2+ years IE exp in manufacturing; or Master's degree.
• 1 year of experience with data mining/analysis/visualization tools (Excel, Tableau).
• Ability to obtain/maintain US Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lead times, queue times, WIP, cycle times, and throughput to meet demand effectively.
• Build scalable models to optimize product flow under cost, schedule and resource constraints.
• Communicate requirements planning with IT/ERP/analytics teams.
• Lead agile transformation and drive positive change.
• Create metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance.
• Conduct time studies and implement action items.

Skills

Data mining

Data analysis

Data visualization

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Agile methodologies

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's of Science in STEM

Master's of Science degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

EVMS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in San Diego is seeking an Industrial Engineer (level 2/3) to optimize manufacturing flows and lead data-driven improvements.

You will analyze lead times, build scalable models, and collaborate with IT, ERP, and analytics teams while applying agile methods and EVMS principles to enhance throughput and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The position requires eligibility to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship.