Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.
Job Description:
This role will support Production Operation Systems and Technology. The role will be the technical SME for the division to support Manufacturing Engineering and related functions within our digital tools such as SAP, CPLM, and SmartMES. 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 Engineering 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.
Basic Qualifications:
• 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science STEM Degree; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Strong experience using software for manufacturing (ERP, MES, PLM/PDM)
• Strong experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• 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:
• 6+ Years experience in SAP
• Experienced in CPLM & SmartMES
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• SAP Certifications
• Understanding of MRP
• Experience in the performance of system integration testing
• Experience writing functional specifications
Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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 in a STEM field and 12 years of relevant experience
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at application
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong experience using manufacturing software, including ERP, MES, and PLM/PDM systems
- Strong manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to support a flexible work schedule for out-of-service system testing
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and quality
- Six or more years of SAP experience
- Experience with CPLM and SmartMES
- Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint skills
- SAP certification
- Understanding of MRP
- Experience performing system integration testing
- Experience writing functional specifications
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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.
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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.
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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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