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Principal Engineer in Industrial Operations

2 months ago


Palmdale, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time


At Northrop Grumman, we provide our team members with remarkable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and in the future.

Our innovative and creative ethos has positioned us at the leading edge of numerous technological milestones in our nation's journey - from pioneering transatlantic flights to the development of stealth technology and lunar exploration.

We seek individuals who possess bold ideas, bravery, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey.

Our environment fosters intellectual curiosity, diverse thinking, and encourages authenticity at work, coupled with an unwavering ambition to achieve what others deem unachievable.

Our team members are not just part of history; they are actively creating it.


Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Industrial Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3) to join our diverse and skilled team.

This role is situated in a dynamic operational setting.


The Industrial Engineering division plays a crucial role in daily operations, collaborating with various departments.

This team is dedicated to learning, teamwork, and tackling challenges in a fast-paced atmosphere. We are looking for candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute positively.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Analyze lead times, queue durations, work-in-progress, cycle times, and throughput to effectively meet customer requirements.

2. Develop scalable and sustainable models to enhance product flow while considering cost, schedule, and resource limitations.

3. Create optimized scheduling tools and synchronize SAP/MRP systems with actionable plans under varying capacity constraints.

4. Account for complex interdependencies within systems to address interactions among multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools.

5. Communicate requirements and system frameworks with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams.

6. Collaborate with developers to design an interactive user interface that efficiently schedules jobs across cost centers.

7. Lead and facilitate positive change using iterative and agile methodologies.

8. Develop new metrics and data visualizations to track shop floor performance.


We offer flexible work arrangements, exceptional learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects and clients, and a welcoming team atmosphere.

We are in search of self-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented individuals to assist us in enhancing our services and improving our operations.

This position may be filled as either an Industrial Engineer or a Principal Industrial Engineer based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications for Industrial Engineer (Level 2):
- Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis; OR a Master's degree with no prior experience in these fields.

- Capability to work on an assembly floor.

- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, including Special Program Access as required by the company.

- Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3):
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 or more years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis; OR a Master's degree with 3 or more years of experience; OR a PhD with no prior experience in these fields.

- Capability to work on an assembly floor.

- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, including Special Program Access as required by the company.

- Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM disciplines.

- Experience with Excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables.

- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience in data analysis and report programming (SQL, MS Access, Business Objects, PowerBI, or Tableau).

- Active DoD clearance.

Salary Range:
$79,300 - $118,900

Salary Range 2:
$97,500 - $146,300


The above salary range serves as a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director roles may qualify for Long Term Incentives.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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