About the Role: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Industrial Engineer (T3) or a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer (T4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and effective flow of products through our advanced manufacturing facilities. You will leverage your expertise in simulation and process optimization to develop scalable models and create innovative plant layouts. Leading continuous improvement initiatives, you will enhance process performance and standardization while driving cost control and resource management. Your ability to translate complex business questions into actionable data insights and visualizations will support pivotal decision-making. Additionally, you will play a key role in training and mentoring team members, contributing to knowledge sharing, and leading cross-functional projects to meet our global mission objectives.
This position will start out in Charlottesville, VA for approximately 1 year and then will be located in Waynesboro, VA once the new facility is available.
What You'll get to Do:

Develop and use simulation models to optimize plant configurations, process flows, and product routing, ensuring efficient system flow between cells on-site.
* Analyze lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand.
* Lead Continuous Improvement activities (5-S, VSM, Kaizen, 6-Sigma) and develop standardized processes.
* Conduct cost control, inventory studies, and improve labor performance and resource loading.
* Translate business questions into actionable modeling and analysis using tools like Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
* Create and interpret data visualizations to support decision-making.
* Coordinate facility capital plan execution.
* Train and mentor Industrial Engineers and production teams.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing through technical papers and presentations.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer (T3):

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 1 years of experience.
* Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
* Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
* Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
* US Citizenship required
* Ability to travel at least 10%.
*Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Industrial Engineer (T4):

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of experience; or PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience
* Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
* Experience with advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau.
* Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
* US Citizenship required
* Ability to travel at least 10%.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

Proficiency in manufacturing simulations with tools such as Process Simulate, Plant Simulate, and NX Line Designer (or equivalent modeling software).
* Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods.
* Technical experience in manufacturing/production environment in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
* Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Atlassian Jira).
* Lean Six-Sigma green belt.
* Active DoD Secret security clearance.
What We Can Offer You
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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $84,200 - $126,400
Salary Range 2: $104,400 - $156,600
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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.