Principal Industrial Engineer: Simulation & Continuous Improvement Lead

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education Assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Industrial Engineer to join its manufacturing team in Waynesboro, Virginia. This role involves optimizing plant configurations and enhancing process performance through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and relevant experience in industrial engineering. Excellent communication skills and the ability to travel up to 10% are also essential.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $89,400 - $134,200 for Principal level and $111,700 - $167,500 for Senior Principal level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering required.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of products through manufacturing facilities.
• Develop scalable models and create plant layouts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for process standardization.

Skills

Simulation and process optimization

Data analysis

Continuous Improvement (5-S, VSM, Kaizen, 6-Sigma)

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

MES

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Industrial Engineer to join its manufacturing team in Waynesboro, Virginia. This role involves optimizing plant configurations and enhancing process performance through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and relevant experience in industrial engineering. Excellent communication skills and the ability to travel up to 10% are also essential.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $89,400 - $134,200 for Principal level and $111,700 - $167,500 for Senior Principal level.