Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Principal/Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (T3/T4)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Requisition ID: R10176819
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Waynesboro, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. About the Role:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Industrial Engineer (T3) or a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (T4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is essential for ensuring 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. This position will start out in Charlottesville, VA for approximately 1 year and then will be located in Waynesboro, VA once the new facility is available. What You’ll Get to Do: Develop and use simulation models to optimize plant configurations, process flows, and product routing.
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, 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.
Train and mentor Industrial Engineers and production teams.
Contribute to knowledge sharing through technical papers and presentations.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (T3): Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience.
Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer (T4): Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.
Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels: 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. Salary Range:
$84,200 - $126,400 Salary Range 2:
$104,400 - $156,600 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Engineering
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Waynesboro, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. About the Role:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Industrial Engineer (T3) or a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (T4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is essential for ensuring 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. This position will start out in Charlottesville, VA for approximately 1 year and then will be located in Waynesboro, VA once the new facility is available. What You’ll Get to Do: Develop and use simulation models to optimize plant configurations, process flows, and product routing.
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, 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.
Train and mentor Industrial Engineers and production teams.
Contribute to knowledge sharing through technical papers and presentations.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (T3): Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience.
Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer (T4): Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.
Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels: 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. Salary Range:
$84,200 - $126,400 Salary Range 2:
$104,400 - $156,600 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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