Manufacturing Analyst

Manufacturing Analyst 2/3 (Level 2/3) – The role is part of the Tooling/Metrology organization in Iuka, Mississippi. Supports production, business, and other processes in a team‑based manufacturing environment, interfacing with program management, engineering, quality, facilities, and procurement.

• Location:
  
  Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
• Shift: 1st shift, 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Clearance Type:
  Secret
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, 10% of the Time
• Telecommute:
  No – onsite presence required
• Positions Available: 1

• Work with Tooling Management and stakeholders to define communication, usability, and design goals for the internal SharePoint site.
• Analyze trends and variances to identify potential risks and issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, analyze and maintain estimates to completion; perform monthly budget, EAC, actuals and variance analysis for leadership briefings.
• Track weekly actuals against monthly/yearly targets; maintain Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates and variance analysis reports.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams across Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Review tool orders.
• Manage procurement requests in TMS.
• Track indirect spending for Tooling Material.

Basic Qualifications (Level
2)

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ related experience or Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or tooling environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable time frame.

Basic Qualifications (Level
3)

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years’ related experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or tooling environment.
• Experience establishing baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, tracking actual performance against those measures.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable time frame.

• Experience tracking financials and updating cost analysis records.
• Experience interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers/vendors.
• Experience with Siemens NX and Catia V5.
• Experience in an engineering or aerospace environment.
• Experience using Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret 2‑D drawings/blueprints.

• Salary Range 1: $59,000 - $88,400
• Salary Range 2: $72,600 - $108,800
• Potential discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Northrop Grumman offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental options, a 401(k) matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, employee resource groups, career advancement opportunities, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.