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Sr. Staff Engineer Industrial

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In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA
175K-263K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA
175K-263K Annually
Senior level
Provides technical leadership in industrial engineering, manufacturing planning, facility and equipment utilization, capacity planning, scheduling, simulation, cost control, inventory control, and continuous improvement. Develops strategic plans, analyzes capital assets, performs manufacturing simulations, establishes efficient workflows, maintains schedule and cost metrics, and mentors technical staff. Requires extensive engineering or manufacturing experience, leadership communication, technical writing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Secret clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship are required.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Staff Engineer Industrial based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Description:

Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities. Quickly perform simulations and what if's analysis to forecast site/program requirements. Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product that has a direct impact on the sector. Contributes to priority initiatives critical to achievement of AOP and LRSP objectives. Serves as a mentor.

What You'll get to Do:

  • Strategic planning

  • Develop and deploy plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, facilities, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones.

  • Develop and summarize analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and miscellaneous equipment. Plans plant, office, and production facilities and equipment layouts

  • Perform manufacturing simulations

  • Helps determine the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow and provides finite scheduling to manufacturing cost centers and IPTs

  • Maintain datasets and generate metrics that provide for the measurement of program & functional schedule & cost performance.

  • Provides capacity planning and rate tool analyses

  • Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction and inventory control

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Staff Engineer Industrial:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 14 years of relevant work experience in engineering and/or manufacturing; OR a Master's degree in a related STEM discipline with 12 or more years of relevant work experience in engineering and/or manufacturing, OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 10 or more years of relevant work experience in engineering and/or manufacturing.

  • Experience with Strategic planning

  • Experience in continuous improvement

  • Experience in technical writing

  • Experience interfacing/communicating with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors

  • Proficiency in MS Project, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance

  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Aerospace or Ship Building

  • Experience with integrated scheduling and planning

  • Project Management

  • Experience with Flexsim

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,300.00 - $262,900.00

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.

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