Industrial Engineer 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer to join our team in Rocket Center, WV just outside of Cumberland, MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. This position is onsite only. No remote work is available for this position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Positively impact the financial bottom line by working with other engineering and non-engineering disciplines and departments to eliminate waste and improve processes

• Utilize mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulation techniques to analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and streamline processes

• Design and implement processes to improve efficiency and flow throughout the factory

• Complete time studies and cycle bar charts on production lines and processes

• Create Value Stream Maps for manufacturing lines

• Design equipment layouts, material Kanban, facilities, and flow simulations

• Work directly with Engineers, Program Office, Finance, and functional leadership on program capacity analysis

• Support programs and briefings to both external and internal customers on plant capacity

• Aide integrated product teams in solutions to problems related to product and information flow on the manufacturing floor

• Facilitate continuous improvement events to develop, define and improve processes in the overall value streams

• Support analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and miscellaneous equipment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, while communicating critical dates to all stakeholders

Basic Qualifications for Industrial Engineer (2): 

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis or a Masters degree in STEM with 0 years of experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience

• Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools

• Experience using Excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables

• Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications (Tableau)

• Experience with factory simulation / modeling (FlexSim)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (3): 

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis or a Masters degree in STEM with 3 years of experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience

• Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools

• Experience using Excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables

• Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications (Tableau)

• Experience with factory simulation / modeling (FlexSim)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in planning and managing new program ramp-ups

• Experience training all levels and all functions of a manufacturing organization in continuous improvement / lean tools

• Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Tablo, and advanced factory simulation tools

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.