Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Analyst or a Manufacturing Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering / Tooling organization working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.
Manufacturing Analyst job duties involve the following: structuring and maintaining bill of material, develop and maintain work instructions (including 3D visual work instructions) that meet manufacturing processes and procedures that are in compliance with customer requirements, implement detailed sequence of operations and specify procedures needed for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements relating to work instructions and identify improvement opportunities through sequence optimization with Manufacturing Engineering concurrence. Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning, continuous improvement, material management, process optimization and liaison. We seek Manufacturing Analysts that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the production focal point for management of bill of material and production planning within the Aerospace sector.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversees and manages all phases of projects and serves as a liaison between NGC stakeholders and suppliers
Reviews status of projects and manages schedules
Prepare, provide, maintain, and present project status
Create presentations
Core Competencies
Manufacturing Methods - Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies. Verifiable performance record that includes the various aspects of assembly line operation
Project Management - Successful project management and leadership experience. Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external.
Basic Qualifications for Associate Manufacturing Analyst:
Bachelors with 0 years of experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Ability to work any shift
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator
Must be able to support 10% overtime as required for business needs
Ability to travel at least 10%
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Analyst:
Bachelors with 1 year of experience or Masters with 0 years of experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Ability to work any shift
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator
Must be able to support 10% overtime as required for business needs
Ability to travel at least 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in an engineering environment
Experience with MS Project
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (Associate: 0 years; Analyst: 1 year)
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program access
- Ability to work any shift
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and skilled communicator
- Ability to support 10% overtime as required
- Ability to travel at least 10%
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and fabrication processes (including N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems)
- Project management and schedule/status reporting experience
- Master's degree (acceptable for Analyst role)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in an engineering environment
- Experience with MS Project
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.









