Principal Manufacturing Analyst

ngc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks a Principal Manufacturing Analyst in Salt Lake City, UT to join a data-driven team supporting production planning, quality, and operations across multiple factories. The role emphasizes analytics, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with supply, materials, and engineering.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in SQL, data visualization, and ERP systems, plus a bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience (or 3+ with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in manufacturing analytics or related field.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years preferred.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations.
• Advanced SQL skills with performance-conscious joins.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support production, business, and processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Assist in production planning, quality management, and process re-engineering.
• Lead or train self-directed teams and interact with internal/external customers on issues and improvements.
• Analyze data administration functions and provide analytical insights.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation to management

Education

Bachelor's Degree +5 years experience

Master's Degree +3 years experience

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Analyst based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Join a high-impact analytics team that supports the entire SLC site—partnering with supply, production, materials, repairs, and engineering across multiple factories, to uncover issues, drive continuous process improvements, and deliver data-driven change that keeps our operations running at their best.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process re-engineering.
• The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution, etc.), excellent listening, interpersonal, written, oral communication skills, and analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in analyzing the aspects related to manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience using SQL to query, join, and analyze data from relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Excel and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience presenting to management.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Advanced SQL skills, including writing complex queries, aggregations, and performance‑conscious joins.
• Experience building reusable views, stored queries, or reports that support manufacturing metrics (WIP, throughput, cycle time, on‑time delivery, etc.).
• Experience integrating SQL‑based data sets into reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, etc.).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle EBS, or similar) and understanding of how manufacturing data is structured.

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 includingEducation Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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.