Industrial Engineer / Principal Industrial Engineer
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Salary$83k – $155k
LocationUnited States-California-Palmdale
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience OR a Master's degree with 0 years of experience (for Level 2)
Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience OR a PhD degree with 0 years of experience (for Level 3)
Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently
Builds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints
Understands, maps and optimizes critical path product flow through the factory
Develops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints
Incorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools
Assist with digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies
Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies
Creates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance
Bachelor's of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an aircraft or other manufacturing environment
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot charts etc.)
High proficiency in Microsoft Project (scheduling, resource loading, capacity, optimization)
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams
Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods
Experience with agile methods of project management or development
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Gold Card experience/training
Composite bonding knowledge or experience
Familiarization with low observable technologies and techniques
Familiarization with aircraft system testing
Must have the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time
Ability to travel at least 10%
U.S. Citizenship is required
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
SAP
MRP
data mining
data analysis
data visualization
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Bonus
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
About the company
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Industrial Engineer (Level 2) or a Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.
The Industrial Engineering Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Palmdale. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!
Note: This position can be filled with an Industrial Engineer or Principal Industrial Engineer level.
Responsibilities will include:
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Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently
•
Builds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints
•
Understands, maps and optimizes critical path product flow through the factory
•
Develops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints
•
Incorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools
•
Assist with digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies
•
Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies
•
Creates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance
Basic Qualifications for Industrial Engineer (Level 2):
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Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience
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Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications
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Must have the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
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Ability to travel at least 10%
Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (Level 3):
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Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a PhD degree with 0 years of experience
•
Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications
•
Must have the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
•
Ability to travel at least 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s of Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
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Active DoD Secret Clearance
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Experience working with cross-functional teams in an aircraft or other manufacturing environment
•
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot charts etc.)
•
High proficiency in Microsoft Project (scheduling, resource loading, capacity, optimization)
•
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams
•
Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods
•
Experience with agile methods of project management or development
•
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) “Gold Card” experience/training
•
Composite bonding knowledge or experience
•
Familiarization with low observable technologies and techniques
•
Familiarization with aircraft system testing
Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.