Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is searching for a Principal Industrial Engineer Level 3 to lead our manufacturing optimization efforts in Clearfield, UT.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will work together with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop and refine production build schedules, implement cost-saving solutions and drive efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Utilize various Continuous Improvement tools to analyze shop floor practices and processes for opportunities to minimize scrap, reduce cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedule.
• Work with frontline leadership to assess current state and define future state possibilities.
• Provide tactics and training to frontline leaders and shop floor personnel to improve the current state and define future possibilities.
• Conduct studies and generate metrics pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.
• Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence within program management and customers.
• Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.
• Provide capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations. 

​This position is on-site in Clearfield, UT and cannot be performed remotely. Travel is estimated to be around 10%.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Industrial Engineer Level 3:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 5 years of experience in the following engineering filed; Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical, Project Management, Industrial, Systems or Process Engineering OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience.
• Ability to work on an assembly floor. 
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. Clearance is required to start, but not to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies/Kaizen practices
• Proficiency in excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables.
• Experience with data analysis, or data visualization tools
• Active DoD clearance
• Special Program Access
• Demonstrated leadership through community involvement, extracurriculars, etc.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!