Associate/Engineer Industrial Level 1/2

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St. Augustine, FL, USA
In-Office
60K-108K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support industrial engineering and operations management for aircraft assembly: analyze lead/queue/cycle times, build optimization and scheduling models, align SAP/MRP systems, design scheduling UIs, drive digital transformation and agile process improvements, create shop floor metrics/visualizations, and plan assembly line stand-up.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate/Industrial Engineer Level 1/2 to support our Industrial Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) organization. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Saint Augustine, FL. The position requires on-site support located in St Augustine, FL, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Saint Augustine. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!

Responsibilities will include:

  • Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently
  • Builds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints
  • Develops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints
  • Incorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools
  • Communicates requirements planning and systems framework with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams
  • Works with developers to design an interactive user interface that will be effective at scheduling jobs across cost centers
  • Guides digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies
  • Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies
  • Creates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance
  • Developing infrastructure and planning for aircraft assembly line stand-up.

We offer a 4/10 shift (6am-4:30pm) schedule with every 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 as an Associate Industrial Engineer Level 1or Industrial Engineer Level 2 depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

Associate Industrial Engineer Level 1: 

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree with 0 or more years of experience
  • Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables or data visualization software applications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance and special program access in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Industrial Engineer Level 2: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 1 or more years of related technical, engineering experience and/or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM and 0 or more years of related technical, engineering experience and/or data analysis experience.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables and/or data visualization software applications.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain US Government Secret security clearance and Special Access Program within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. Government Clearance
  • STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical).
  • Defense Industry Experience.
  • MRP/MES experience.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams.
  • Experience with SQL, VBA, or other programming languages.
  • Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.
  • Experience in aircraft assembly line stand-up.
  • Familiarity with mixed model manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with agile methods of project management or development.
  • Strong experience designing visualizations in Tableau/Power BI in a professional work environment.
  • Experience in production/program scheduling.

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
  • 1+ years related technical, engineering, or data analysis experience (Industrial Engineer Level 2 requirement)
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel including macros, data mining, and pivot tables
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance and Special Access Program access
  • Ability to work on-site in St Augustine, FL (role cannot be performed remotely)
  • Experience with data visualization software applications
  • Master's degree in STEM (acceptable alternative for Level 2)
  • Active U.S. Government clearance
  • MRP/MES experience
  • Experience with SQL, VBA, or other programming languages
  • Experience with optimization, modeling, or simulation to improve manufacturing workflow
  • Experience designing visualizations in Tableau or Power BI in a professional setting
  • Experience in aircraft assembly line stand-up and production/program scheduling

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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