At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems Manager 2 based out of Sunnyvale, CA. 

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of missile launching and handling systems, propulsion, and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines.

Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

What you’ll get to do:

• Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the Industrial Engineering & Ops Systems staff, providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies
• Analyze and design sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in production facilities and equipment layouts
• Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, capacity planning, throughput / output improvements, waste reduction, inventory control, and production record systems
• Develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods
• Interact with cross-functional leadership in shop floor management, manufacturing engineering, operations program management, and quality assurance

Basic Qualifications for a Manager Industrial Engineering 2:

• STEM Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; STEM Master's Degree with 6 or more years of related experience
• Proven project and leadership experience
• Experience with work measurement and operations management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related area
• Production experience in a heavy fabrication and machining environment
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing
• Experience capacity planning in a bottleneck constrained environment
• Experience with SAP ERP
• Experience with value stream mapping and lean principles
• Experience with data mining and analytics
• APICS CPIM Certification
• PMP or Project Management Certification training