Industrial Engineer​/Principal Industrial Engineer

Overview

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.

The Microelectronics Center is seeking an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team environment in Linthicum, Maryland
. You will be working in a Semiconductor Test & Assembly environment, supporting the manufacturing process of integrated circuits for production and development programs on a variety of processing nodes.

• Optimize and analyze manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity in a high‑mix microelectronics fabrication environment.
• Utilize Tableau for data visualization and reporting to support decision‑making processes.
• Manage and analyze databases to drive insights and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee Work In‑Progress (WIP) planning, line balancing, and capacity modeling to ensure optimal production flow.
• Collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams to identify and address process bottlenecks and implement best practices.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational performance.

This requisition may be filled as Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any related STEM degree with 2 years relevant industry experience;
  Masters in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in Tableau for data visualization and reporting
• Knowledge of microelectronics manufacturing techniques and processes
• Knowledge in Work in Progress (WIP) planning, line balancing, and capacity modeling specifically in ramping/opening new production lines
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or any related STEM degree with 5 years relevant industry experience;
  Masters in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any related STEM degree with 3 years relevant industry experience;
  Ph.D in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or any related STEM degree with 1 year’s experience
• Proficiency in Tableau for data visualization and reporting
• Knowledge of microelectronics manufacturing techniques and processes
• Knowledge in Work in Progress (WIP) planning, line balancing, and capacity modeling specifically in ramping/opening new production lines
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

• Experience with C/C++, Python, APF Formatter reports and database management
• Experience with machine learning and its applications in manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with static and dynamic capacity modeling using modeling and simulation software
• Supply chain experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,400.00 – $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $
The above salary range represents a general guideline;…