Sr Principal Engineer Product

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

• Serve as the site CI subject matter expert (SME) on continuous improvement tools and methodologies, including lean, Six Sigma, and advanced problem-solving techniques.

• Understand, maintain, and deploy the right CI tools (e.g., manufacturing playbook, CI toolbox), engaging additional SMEs as needed to coach teams on proper use of the tools.

• Act as a hands-on CI practitioner to identify the most impactful issues across the value stream and lead the implementation of effective process improvements.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives (e.g., production dashboards, data pipelines, MES/ERP integration, advanced analytics) that improve real-time visibility and decision-making for factory performance.

• Develop and execute CI and digital transformation training to improve site skill proficiency, introducing others to CI processes and tools, answering questions, sharing examples, and serving as an active coach.

• Continuously update CI skill needs for the site, including lean-agile and digital skills such as Robotics Process Automation, business intelligence, digital transformation, and data analytics.

• Facilitate value stream mapping, kaizen events, and problem-solving workshops to engage cross-functional teams and frontline employees in identifying waste and implementing sustainable solutions.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost, quality, and schedule; focus on value and quantify the benefits of process improvements wherever possible.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing technology and automation roadmaps, coordinating with enterprise and sector teams to evaluate, pilot, and scale new technologies.

• Lead integration of automation and connected systems across PLCs, MES, SCADA, and plant-floor IoT infrastructure to enable digital twin capabilities, advanced robotics, and automated controls.

• Partner with IT and business process owners to design and deploy process automation solutions (e.g., workflow automation) that streamline repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and improve process efficiency.

• Gain and sustain credibility within the organization by actively seeking opportunities to engage, demonstrating the value of formal problem-solving tools, and turning CI success stories into organizational pull for more improvement.

• Keep an intentional strategy around change management; act as an influencer who engages stakeholders and customers, provides visibility to the great work being done, and reinforces how local efforts contribute to broader program and business objectives.

• Familiarity with digital literacy with PLM, ERP, and MES systems; familiarity with augmented reality applications and manufacturing simulation software

• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing (e.g., process optimization,…