CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Manufacturing Analyst or Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

The position requires on-site support in Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grummans Advanced Automation/Tooling organization working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Manufacturing Analyst job duties involve the following:

• We seek Manufacturing Analysts that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the business focal point for management of advanced automation engineering projects within the Aerospace Sector

• Assists automation engineers in the planning and coordination of integrated assembly line (IAL) equipment projects including transition-to-production, sustainment, upgrades and improvements

• Utilizes EVM (Earned Value Management) methodologies to analyze and track project financial, cost and scope metrics as well as the optimization and improvement of program and operational performance

• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment

• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including finance, purchasing and program management, automation engineering, production planning, continuous improvement, material management, process optimization and liaison

• Develops and implements financial and project plans that ensure the timely development and integration of sustaining and upgrade projects to support IAL automation systems and program deliverables to meet stakeholder scope, cost and schedule milestones and deliverables

• Interacts with internal and external customers with respect to advanced automation projects related to production sustainment, and process improvement

• Coordination with NGC stakeholders will be essential in this role as well as communication with suppliers to ensure project meets schedule, cost and quality requirements

• Strong organizational skills are needed as well as experience in managing a variety of work statements within the manufacturing environment

Note: This position can be filled with a Manufacturing Analyst or a Principal Manufacturing Analyst level.

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Analyst (Level 2):

• Bachelor’s Degree with (2) years of work experience in manufacturing or administrative work or a Master’s Degree with (0) years of experience

• Experience in supporting manufacturing / production / business operations with an understanding of processes and setting up procedures

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in data analysis and gathering data from different sources

• Knowledge in SAP/MES/Teamcenter

• Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, Engineering, and Production

• Experience supporting project tracking

• Experience supporting production, business, and other processes in a team-based environment

• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling

• Ability to work 1st shift "5:00am-3:30pm" and any work schedule (times may vary) 

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to travel at least 10

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Analyst (Level 3):

• Bachelor’s Degree with (5) years of work experience in manufacturing or administrative work or a Master’s Degree with (3) years of experience in manufacturing or administrative work or PhD with 0 years of experience

• Experience in supporting manufacturing / production / business operations with an understanding of processes and setting up procedures

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in data analysis and gathering data from different sources

• Knowledge in SAP/MES/Teamcenter

• Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, Engineering, and Production

• Experience supporting project tracking

• Experience supporting production, business, and other processes in a team-based environment

• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling

• Ability to work 1st shift "5:00am-3:30pm" and any work schedule (times may vary) 

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Ability to travel at least 10

Preferred Qualifications  

• Knowledge with EVM (Earned Value Management)

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements / expectations

• Experience in Return of Investment (ROI) analysis and justifications

• Project management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)

• Experience in using Microsoft Office Project, Visio, SharePoint

• Knowledge with Manufacturing Execution System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.