RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a Director Industrial Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals within our Industrial Engineering Organization (IE) & Operations Management (OM). This position is located in Palmdale, CA. Must be willing to travel as needed.

The primary focus of this job will be to leverage IE and OM principles, with continual operational efficiencies to drive business results.  You will be challenged to solve complex business and manufacturing problems by developing strategic and memorable recommendations for solutions that reduce costs, increase profitability, enhance performance, and transform operations. You will be responsible for a team of IE & OM that supports all programs (sector wide) . You will have the responsibility of working side by side with Operations Directors/VP and program managers by developing tools to help achieve all business targets, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing key engineering and technical talent to ensure success of the program goals
• Oversight of the team accountable for integration and utilization of common facilities, capacity analysis, integration of resources and implementation of improvement initiatives across the program
• Working in concert with other functional homerooms and shared service organizations to coordinate, direct, and support the continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems, and services
• Oversight of projects and tasks assigned across program to ensure quality, schedule and cost are achieved
• Providing direct supervision and management of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to ensure business targets are met
• Creating long range planning & strategies for the operations team (eg: staffing forecasting, rate change planning, execution strategy of new initiatives, pull ahead strategies, line balancing assessments, EAC / Budget forecasting)

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 14+ years’ experience in one of more of the following: industrial engineering, engineering management and/or process engineering OR a Master’s degree AND 12+ years’ experience in one of more of the following: industrial engineering, engineering management and/or process engineering
• Must have at least 10+ years of management experience.
• Experience leading recovery plan/program re-scheduling
• Experience developing and implementing Shop Operating Plans (SOPs)
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (PAR). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM degree
• Experience working with lean manufacturing principles and operational efficiencies.
• Understanding and significant historical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other Industrial Engineering methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience with executing process standards and risk management identification and mitigation.
• Track record and passion and relentless drive for achieving manufacturing and operational results, financial results, and effective and timely decision making.
• Proven ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences with professional poise and business maturity
• Excellent ability to quantify impact and manage cost controls to meet negotiated cost reduction objectives.
• Expertise in understanding and mitigating risks to business operations

Primary Level Salary Range: $220,100.00 - $330,100.00

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.