Production Controller, Wire Cell (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Maryland seeks a Production Controller for the Wire Cell. You will join a team in the Sykesville facility, coordinating wire cutting, calibration logistics, and label production while maintaining 5S standards and supporting procurement and engineering interfaces.

The role emphasizes working with Production Control, PCB/wire processes, and ERP systems (SAP). Eligible candidates may have a Secret clearance and must be a U.S. citizen to qualify.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 4+ years of related education/experience
• Microsoft Office experience, including Excel
• Experience in continuous process improvement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Cut wire for all orders with a wire cut operation based on SAP MFG Queue.
• Calibration: Stage calibration items for delivery to Calibration lab and custodians to pick up; notify team on items sent to/returned from lab.
• Print wire markers for all wires being cut.
• Print UID labels upon request.
• Monitor and address wire discrepancies and label requests; track orders lacking an operation.
• Communicate priorities with Production Control teams.
• Maintain 5S in the area and perform other duties as assigned.
• Replenish kiosk material in cells and coordinate with Resco on material needs; escort Resco as needed.
• Assist in determining wire shortages and initiate corrective actions.
• Use knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering to alert leadership to potential problems and remedies.

Skills

Security clearance (Secret)

Microsoft Office including Excel

Continuous process improvement

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Maryland seeks a Production Controller for the Wire Cell. You will join a team in the Sykesville facility, coordinating wire cutting, calibration logistics, and label production while maintaining 5S standards and supporting procurement and engineering interfaces.

The role emphasizes working with Production Control, PCB/wire processes, and ERP systems (SAP). Eligible candidates may have a Secret clearance and must be a U.S. citizen to qualify.