Senior Principal Lead Industrial Engineer

Requisition ID : R10171646

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 Sector Manufacturing Operations Engineering Organization is seeking a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer.

This position is located at our manufacturing facility near BWI Airport.

What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman :

Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.

Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Many sites have 9 / 80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off.

Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.

Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!

The Senior Principal Industrial Engineer will be assigned to lead a team of cell IE’s with responsibility for multiple manufacturing cells.

A Lead IE works closely with a team of cell IE’s and the cell leadership team to :

Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement.

Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management.

Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

Coordinate facility capital plan execution.

Define and document process designs (product routings).

Use and maintain models for standard work assignment.

Lead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma).

Support Digital Transformation and World Class Operations initiatives.

Develop and document standardized processes to support Industrial Engineering activities.

Create and deliver training to Industrial Engineers and production teams to support skill / knowledge development.

Onboard, coach, and / or mentor new and early career Industrial Engineers.

Contribute to Northrop Grumman knowledge sharing opportunities by authoring a technical (white) paper and / or presenting an innovative idea at the Sector Industrial Engineering Community meeting.

This job may allow hybrid telecommuting. Hybrid telecommuting means that once you are up-to-speed, you may work from home up to 2 days per week.

You will need to be onsite the other days each week.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal :

Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher in Engineering or other STEM area

8 years of relevant experience in operations; or Master's degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience will be considered

Industrial Engineering experience or Manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Industrial Engineering

An advanced degree (MS)

Professional experience in industrial engineering

Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries

Technical experience working in a manufacturing / production environment.

Green Belt Certified

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges : to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be.

We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting

Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range : $115,400 - $173,200The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.