Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL, seeks a Principal Manufacturing Analyst to lead manufacturing planning and readiness across programs, interfacing with the Program Office and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure successful program execution.

The role requires a related degree with 5+ years’ experience (or 3+ with a master's) and SAP/GOLD experience; US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a master's with 3+ years; or 9+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience working on teams and/or projects.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Pivots and Word) experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Operations interface with the Program Office.
• Creates, maintains and reports on data for repairs in Rolling Meadows via GOLD & SAP.
• Primary driver of execution for repairs and spare buys on sustainment programs in Rolling Meadows.
• Advises management on status of work in progress, material availability and manufacturing problems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management and Mission Assurance on all manufacturing aspects.
• Support proposals, production planning, and execution while monitoring cost, schedule, performance and quality.

Skills

SAP

GOLD

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 team as a Principal Manufacturing Analyst based onsite in Rolling Meadows, IL.

This role will operate within the Operations Program Management (OPM) team in Mission Systems. They will serve as an interface between Manufacturing and Program Management. They are responsible for successful execution of the operations / manufacturing scope of a program's Statement of Work (SOW). The role supports and may lead manufacturing planning and readiness efforts while collaborating with all functional organizations to resolve operations conflicts or challenges. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning, quality, systems, manufacturing, material management, and process engineering. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations. This highly motivated individual will be responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met.

• Manufacturing Operations interface with the Program Office
• Creates, maintains and reports on data for repairs in Rolling Meadows via systems of record (GOLD & SAP)
• Primary driver of execution for repairs and spare buys on numerous sustainment programs in Rolling Meadows, from initial induction through WIP (work in progress) and closeout phases.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential manufacturing problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Coordinate with multiple functions, to include Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Program Management and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs.
• Support proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs, while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant business or manufacturing work experience; OR a master's degree and 3 or more years of relevant business or manufacturing work experience; OR 9 or more years of relevant business or manufacturing work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working on teams and/or projects.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Pivots and Word) experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a production planning environment, scheduling, material management and planning, strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Manufacturing Processes
• Experience with SAP and GOLD
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Earned Value reporting, Control Account Management (CAM) and analysis experience.

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. 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!

Primary 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.