Principal or Senior Principal Industrial Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Central Virginia seeks a Principal Industrial Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations, focusing on simulation, process optimization, and cost control.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, mentor teams, and translate complex business questions into data-driven insights using Python, R, Power BI, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering; Master's degree reduces requirement to 3 years.
• Experience with MES, SAP, Tableau and data visualization.
• Ability to obtain US Secret clearance; Interim Secret to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use simulation models to optimize plant configurations and process flows.
• Analyze lead times, queue times, WIP, cycle times, and throughput.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities (5S, VSM, Kaizen, 6-Sigma).
• Perform cost control and inventory studies; improve labor performance.
• Translate business questions into actionable modeling and analysis using Python, R, Power BI, Tableau.
• Create data visualizations to support decision-making.
• Coordinate facility capital plan execution.

Skills

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM

Tools

Process Simulate

Plant Simulate

NX Line Designer

MES

SAP

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.

A current clearance is NOT required to apply to and interview for this job.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Industrial Engineer or a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

What You’ll Get To Do

As a hands-on Industrial Engineer you will ensure the efficient and effective flow of products through our advanced manufacturing facilities. You will leverage your expertise in simulation and process optimization to develop scalable models and create innovative plant layouts. Leading continuous improvement initiatives, you will enhance process performance and standardization while driving cost control and resource management. Your ability to translate complex business questions into actionable data insights and visualizations will support pivotal decision-making. Additionally, you will play a key role in training and mentoring team members, contributing to knowledge sharing, and leading cross-functional projects to meet our global mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and use simulation models to optimize plant configurations, process flows, and product routing, ensuring efficient system flow between cells on-site.
• Analyze lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities (5-S, VSM, Kaizen, 6-Sigma) and develop standardized processes.
• Conduct cost control and inventory studies, and improve labor performance and resource loading.
• Translate business questions into actionable modeling and analysis using tools like Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Create and interpret data visualizations to support decision-making.
• Coordinate facility capital plan execution.
  

Basic Qualifications For a Principal Industrial Engineer (T3)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering. Candidates with a Master's degree only require a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
• Experience with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance plus program clearance
• Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Basic Qualifications For a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (T4)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering. Candidates with a Master's degree only require a minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
• Experience with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance plus program clearance
• Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in manufacturing simulations with tools such as Process Simulate, Plant Simulate, and NX Line Designer (or equivalent modeling software).
• Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.
• Technical experience in manufacturing/production environment in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Atlassian Jira).
• Lean Six-Sigma green belt.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

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: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
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.