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. This requisition may be filled at the higher grade based on requirements listed below. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This role is located in Emerado, ND. Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, facilities, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones, specifically for modifications.
• 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 modifications and revisions to operating methods
• Provides capacity planning, shop-loading and staffing analysis for functional modification teams
• Analyzes existing operational processes and develops metrics and reporting to optimize and improve program & operational performance, specifically for modifications
• Provides daily feedback on schedule position to manufacturing leadership for modifications.

We offer a 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. This requisition may be filled at the higher grade based on requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's Degree in (STEM) with 5 years performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions; OR Master's Degree with 3 years of performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions
• Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor's Degree in (STEM) with 9 years performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions; OR Master's Degree with 7years of performing Industrial Engineering roles and/or functions
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (Solumina, MES, etc.)
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
• Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software
• Capacity and scheduling simulation experience (Simio, or other simulation software)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and/ or Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Factory design experience and/or experience designing and implementing manufacturing flows
• Documented experience working in a robust IPT environment
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation/ maintenance (Tableau, Power BI)
• Project management experience
• Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal, MS Query, Bus. Objects, etc.)
• Experience performing Earned Value Management
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Mental and Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result
• Able to provide direction to determine priorities to achieve goals
• Ability to make decisions that impact the organization's credibility, operations and services
• Able to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
• Ability to apply and/or develop technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours
• Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)
• Able to work in both external and internal environmental conditions.

Salary Range: $84,200 - $126,400Salary Range 2: $104,400 - $156,600The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.