Principal Engineer Industrial
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
No
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Manufacturing Operations Engineering Organization as a Principal
Industrial Engineer based out of Linthicum
, MD .
Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement
Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management
Coordinate facility capital plan execution
Define and document process designs (product routings)
Use and maintain models for standard work assignments
Lead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma)
May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures
May manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 5 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing;
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering or ManufacturingExperienced technical work in a manufacturing or production environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Advanced degree (MS) in Industrial or Systems or Mechanical Engineering
Professional experience in Industrial engineering
Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
Technical experience working in a production environment
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following:
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- and much more!
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- 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary…
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