RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is currently recruiting for a Manager 3 , Lean/Industrial Engineering to work in our Propulsion Systems Production Engineering organization at our Bacchus, Clearfield and Promontory, UT locations.
The successful candidate will utilize and apply their leadership and technical skills to help lead transformational change to achieve strategic objectives, involving the development of streamlined, well-documented lean processes supporting the shop floor and functional groups. The role is responsible for sustained metric-driven continuous improvement, executing complex capacity assessments, facilitating large and complex Kaizen events, setting and maintaining team priorities, employee and leadership development, while working closely with leaders to solve problems and gain efficiencies. They will also serve as the technical specialist in their area of functional responsibility.
Lead a team of engineers to develop, define and improve manufacturing and functional processes.
Develop complex Capacity Assessments across Northrop Grumman Utah facilities.
Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high-quality and efficient processes
Implement and maintain Standard Work metrics and take action to continually improve
Establish and manage metrics for effective group management
Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork with other engineering and non-engineering disciplines and departments (operations, program office, quality engineering, tooling engineering, etc.)
Manage execution of engineering, operations and program requirements to cost and schedule objectives
Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations
Advocate high standards for quality and safety
Maintains and drives technical excellence
Position Summary / Responsibilities
Analyzes and designs a sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Develop and implement a complex Capacity Assessment. May establish or assist in 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.
Full responsibility for all aspects of business unit performance. Direct Report to Director of Central Region Production Engineering.
Knowledge and Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of lean techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and extensive special development and education, in addition to experience with Industrial Engineering analytics. Typically a broad functional knowledge within and across disciplines.
Decision Making
Decisions are often made under conditions where there is little precedent. Judgment is guided by broad framework of goals and strategies
Direct Work Involvement
Responsible for the successful operation of activities that have significant consequence to the organization. Accountable for ensuring that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are met.
Financial
Sets overall budget schedules. Ensures performance standards are realistic and attainable
Operations Involvement / Direct Work Involvement
Responsible for the successful operation of activities of major significance to the organization. Involved in driving day to day business performance.
Impact
Establishes flow; creates standard work; implements visual controls; leads RCCA efforts; implements pull in production operations. Facilitates Kaizen Events; leads implementation of Kaizen results. Capable of implementing Lean Product Development and Strategy Deployment. Utilizes classical Industrial Engineering to create standard hour content and metrics for development programs. Develop overall Capacity Assessments. These efforts are all focused on driving double-digit improvements
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering
Minimum 9 years of engineering experience, including experience with methods, program planning, cost analysis and scheduling
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment for any kind of industry
Minimum of 5 years of experience of people management/leadership
Five years of experience training professionals in lean and business transformation
Processes
Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00
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.
