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Industrial/Principal Industrial Engineer Level 2/3

Yesterday Florence, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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/Principal Industrial Engineer Level 2/3 to support our Industrial Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) organization. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS.
Responsibilities will include:

Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently Power BI and data systems to develop performance visuals include: a relevant degree, experience with Power BI, data literacy (ETL, SQL, data modeling), ability to create and share dashboards, and strong communication skills for presenting actionable insights.

Builds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints

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

Communicates requirements planning and systems framework with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams

Works with developers to design an interactive user interface that will be effective at scheduling jobs across cost centers

Guides digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies

Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies

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Creates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance

This requisition may be filled as a Industrial Engineer level 2 or Principal Industrial Engineer Level 3 depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications
Industrial Engineer Level 2:

Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree with 1 or years of experience OR; Masters in STEM with 0 years of engineering experience.

Basic qualifications for an Industrial Engineer to use Power BI and data systems to develop performance visuals include: experience with Power BI, data literacy (ETL, SQL, data modeling), ability to create and share dashboards, and strong communication skills for presenting actionable insights.

Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables or data visualization software applications.

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and Special Program Access in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Principal Industrial Engineer Level 3:

Bachelor's in STEM with 4 or more years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with or more years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience OR; PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience.

Basic qualifications for an Industrial Engineer to use Power BI and data systems to develop performance visuals include: experience with Power BI, data literacy (ETL, SQL, data modeling), ability to create and share dashboards, and strong communication skills for presenting actionable insights.

Experience in Microsoft Office excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables or data visualization software applications.

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and Special Program Access in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Experience in leading prior teams

Experience in Project Management

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret DoD Clearance.

Defense Industry Experience.

MRP/MES experience

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment

2 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams

Experience with SQL, VBA, or other programming languages

Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods

Familiarity with mixed model manufacturing operations

Experience with agile methods of project management or development

Strong experience designing visualizations in PowerBI or similar software package in a professional work environment

Experience in production/program scheduling

Primary Level Salary Range: $68,200.00 - $102,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Florence, AL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10228093
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-03T19:46:18

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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