Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer - 19490

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
167K-250K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads manufacturing systems integration for production operations, developing and managing factory production schedules, digital manufacturing tools, and system architectures. Responsibilities include analyzing manufacturing data, integrating ERP/MES/PLM systems, improving material flows, preparing ROI and cost-risk recommendations, leading cross-functional teams, and coordinating system testing and issue resolution. The role requires expertise in manufacturing systems, production control, process improvement, cost management, and executive communication.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems is seeking Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

Job Description:

This role will support Production Operation Systems and Technology team. The role will be the system integration for the Production Operations Systems & Technologies . 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 Manufacturing Engineering. The candidate must have knowledge and experience of the digital tools required for manufacturing. General skills and expectations within the role include:

• Strong foundation in Manufacturing Systems fundamentals.

• Experience in MBOMs, OBOM, Work Instructions

• Proficient in the principles digital tools

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 14 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science STEM Degree; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD

• Must be U.S. Citizen with an Interim Security Clearance or the ability to obtain an interim Secret Security level clearance pre-start, with the ability to obtain a final Secret Security level clearance post-start within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

• Strong experience using software for manufacturing (ERP, MES, PLM/PDM)

• 4+ Years of experience of leading teams for software and/or process solutions

• 4+ Years developing proposals for executive leadership & calculating ROI

• Expert level skills in system architecture development

• Experience deploying new digital tools and technologies

• Experience developing proposals for executive leadership and calculating ROI

• Strong experience in Manufacturing Systems

• Must be detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency

• Flexible work schedule to support out of service system testing.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Highly motivated self-starter, detail and quality oriented, and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in Siemens CPLM, SAP S/4 Hana, SAP PEO & SmartMES

• Experienced proposing new digital tools and capabilities

• Experienced in deploying new software

• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

• Experience in the performance of system integration testing

• Experience writing functional specifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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 a STEM discipline and 14 years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 12 years, or PhD with 10 years
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Interim Secret security clearance or ability to obtain it before starting, with ability to obtain final Secret clearance after starting
  • Strong experience using manufacturing software, including ERP, MES, and PLM/PDM systems
  • At least 4 years leading teams for software and/or process solutions
  • At least 4 years developing executive proposals and calculating ROI
  • Expert-level system architecture development skills
  • Experience deploying new digital tools and technologies
  • Strong manufacturing systems experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with strong organization, attention to detail, urgency, and quality focus
  • Flexible work schedule to support out-of-service system testing
  • Experience with Siemens CPLM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PEO, and SmartMES
  • Experience proposing new digital tools and capabilities
  • Experience deploying new software
  • Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience performing system integration testing
  • Experience writing functional specifications
  • Experience in a manufacturing setting

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
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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