Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer 4 to support various programs under Advanced Weapons Systems. The role of the Industrial Engineer (IE) is to lead Northrop Grumman to success by utilizing capacity modeling software, Digital Transformation and common IE tactics. The IE will use advanced knowledge of industrial/manufacturing engineering fundamentals to help Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The IE shall influence the development of NGDS’s next generation of Defense products by supporting new products from concept development through the start of production for manufacturing cost, yield, and schedule execution. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility and capacity meets the program targets, including Yield and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capable in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead and/or supports key operational excellence plans for the site.
• Develops and maintains capacity model using FlexSim for a mixed-model production environment with frequent product introductions (equipment and labor).
• Manage KPI’s within a digital environment
• Experience with MES Production System
• Develops and maintains plant layout to support growth and equipment changes.
• Conducts work measurement studies to establish operational and production standards.
• Develops and implements operations KPI reporting metrics.
• Provides input for identification and planning of department goals and budget, development, standardization, and implementation of initiatives intended to improve the quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Supports productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, standardization and lead time improvement efforts.
• Digital Transformation support
• Provides production layout, operations, and planning support for new product introduction

Basic Qualifications

• 8 Years with Bachelor's in science or industrial engineering or business management ​ ​; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
• PC expertise with Capacity Simulation required, CostPoint, MEs, SAP, AutoCAD also considered.
• LEAN Six Sigma certification and LEAN Six Sigma implementation experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including macro development and data mining/manipulation tools for enhanced data value.
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SECRET clearance
• Masters Degree
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required