Principal Manufacturing Analyst – Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst to provide leadership to our Bacchus Value Stream team at our Bacchus/Magna campus for the Gallon Mix/Cast group.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Analyst is responsible for administrative assignments and implementation of improvement initiatives associated with the Mix/Cast area.  The primary responsibility for this position is to support the Bacchus Value Stream Director, Managers and OPM’s (Operations Project Manager) in understanding and integrating actions for cost v. budget and schedule production support.  This strategic planning and executing role is for facility capital as well as manpower needs for the next 5 years and beyond.  Also required is the identification of systemic improvements needed for establishing overall propellant manufacturing and process stability and driving improvement.

• Create and improve area schedules and systems designed to support manufacturing stability and efficiency.

• Understand demand vs. capacity for the Mix/Cast area, create and execute plans to support future needs.

• Analyze Operational Availability data and develop plans with support groups for readiness to execute to future demands.

• Identify opportunities for mistake proofing and create innovative solutions for Quality Improvement.

• Develop innovative solutions to improve and simplify work.

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives. Provide coaching and support for improvement activities throughout the work center.

• Communicate effectively, initiate and drive necessary actions to completion that ensure organizational goals are accomplished.

• Develop knowledge and expertise to be considered a strategic SME for the work areas.

• Resolve functional or process related problems/issues and makes sound business decisions.

Job Duties: 

• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, OPM’s, and appropriate customers to develop schedules that support operations.

• Work closely with OPM’s, Operations Leadership and Program Mgmt. to understand future demand and timing and to drive needed improvements and investment.

• Initiate appropriate support organization work orders for facilities, tooling and maintenance activities and track to completion

• Coordinate production needs with scheduled maintenance work 

• Assist operations in preparing for various reports for the Value Stream

• Assist with budget forecasts and analyses

• Capacity and Operational Availability analysis

• Track various metrics and projects

• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• A demonstrated commitment to safety, and safety improvements.

• An understanding of and practical experience implementing lean manufacturing and (PES) principles.

• Experienced in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action implementation.

• Working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Time management, organizational and planning skills.

• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.

• Comprehend and interpret high level Program Schedules and factory schedules.

Basic Qualifications: 

• B.S Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience. 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

• General operations experience through either hands-on, project management, or engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of Power BI, Share point and MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

• Some experience with capacity analysis, approaches to improving operational availability. 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures.

•  Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to apply lean principles.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Working with support group personnel, (Safety, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, etc.)

• Capital Budget process management

• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems with regards to overall capacity as related to performance of a Value Stream.

• Familiar with NG systems planning systems and Costpoint, for data analysis and improvements.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

The 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.