Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Master Production Scheduling (17265)
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Master Production Scheduling. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
This role will support the production operations to maintain the Master Production Schedule. The scheduler will assist in all capacities to maintain supply/demand balance relative to labor capacity, externally supplied material lead times, and ensure on-time delivery to the customer's need. Translate program demand plans into ERP system forecasts, release executable demand, and drive schedule fidelity to customer delivery. The preferred candidate will be an individual with a bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices. The qualified applicant will have a working knowledge and understanding of Industrial Engineering, capacity, and methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. The candidate must have knowledge and experience of master production scheduling and material requirements planning, an understanding of the SAP MRP system, and how scheduling and capacity work within the system. General skills and expectations within the role include:
• Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals. (Production Intervals, Cycle Times, Forecasting, Manufacturing Experience, Takt Time, Continuous Improvement)
• Experience in Creating and distributing Master Schedule products (Firing Order, Cycle Projections, Baseline, scenarios analysis, and projections)
• Proficient in the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.)
• Knowledge of manufacturing flows and their interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain.
• Develops cost/risk benefit summaries and recommendations for leadership.
• Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools.
• Understanding of schedule waterfall builds with setbacks to independent demands.
• Utilizes process improvement methodology (e.g., value stream mapping, employee engagement techniques, flow reduction, etc.)
• Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments)
• Experience with data analysis and/or data mining
• Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements.
• Proven ability to combine material flow management expertise with outstanding information knowledge. Experience with the financial aspects of the business.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire factory servicing multiple businesses.
• Ability to document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution.
• Possess strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills and the ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
• Principal Industrial Engineer - Master Production Scheduling: Bachelor's degree in Science with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 years of experience.
• Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer - Master Production Scheduling: Bachelor's degree in Science with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience.
Required for Both Levels:
• Experience and understanding of MPS (Master Production Schedule) and scheduling principles.
• Previous planning experience and understanding of MRP logic
•Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
•Ability to receive Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period as determined by the company to meet its business needs
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
•Bachelor's degree in industrial technology / industrial engineering or related technical field is preferred
•Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
•Experience in Supply Chain Management APICS CPIM certification a plus Supply Chain Management experience in a DoD environment is preferred
•Experience in industrial engineering
•Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
•Knowledge of SAP MRP, AutoCad, and discrete simulation tools and concepts
•ICBM / Aerospace Systems Industry Experience
•SAP Certificate and Project Management Certificates are a plus
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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
- Principal level: Bachelor's degree in Science with 5 years experience; or Master's with 3 years; or PhD with 1 year
- Sr Principal level: Bachelor's degree in Science with 8 years experience; or Master's with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years
- Experience and understanding of MPS (Master Production Schedule) and scheduling principles
- Previous planning experience and understanding of MRP logic
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Ability to receive Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period
- Bachelor's degree in industrial technology/industrial engineering or related technical field
- APICS CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain certification
- Supply Chain Management experience in a DoD environment
- Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SAP MRP, AutoCAD, and discrete simulation tools and concepts
- Experience with cost management (Earned Value, milestone payments) and data analysis/data mining
- SAP certificate and Project Management certificates
- ICBM / Aerospace Systems industry experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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