Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Devens, MA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. Our talented team of engineers, managers and technologists conceive, design, develop and manufacture high precision products in an environment that requires significant collaboration and teamwork among multiple engineering disciplines. The role will report directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job, you will:
Serve as the on-site industrial engineer
Lead work cell layout in conjunction with Facilities and Value Stream Leader
Maintain oversight, rapport, and direct awareness with all production team member and their activities.
Conduct time studies, develop standard operating procedures, and create staffing models.
Estimate lead times to support program proposals and MRP.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
Monitor labor and capital resource utilization, developing plans for efficiency and capacity management.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Optimize production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
Communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely material and equipment delivery.
Participate in project meetings and execute special studies and projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
No clearance required
Experience with planning work in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related STEM field
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an aircraft or other manufacturing environment
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA and Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot charts etc.)
High proficiency in Microsoft Project (scheduling, resource loading, capacity, optimization)
Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods
Experience with SAP.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Lean, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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 with 2 years professional experience OR Master's degree with 0 years OR 4+ years experience in lieu of degree
- Experience planning work in a manufacturing environment
- Position is 100% on-site in Devens, MA (no telecommute)
- Ability to perform time studies, develop standard operating procedures, and create staffing models
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 10%
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related STEM field
- Experience in aircraft or other manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VBA and advanced formulas (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, pivot tables)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Project (scheduling, resource loading, capacity optimization)
- Experience with manufacturing optimization, modeling, or simulation methods
- Experience with SAP
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
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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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