Industrial Engineer 3/4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined efforts means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Engineer (IE) for our Northridge, CA. location. This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; remote work is not available for this position. AME Roles and Responsibilities Role: The role of the Industrial Engineer (IE) is to lead Northrop Grumman to success by utilizing capacity modeling software, Digital Transformation and common IE tactics. The IE will use advanced knowledge of industrial/manufacturing engineering fundamentals to help Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The IE shall influence the development of NGDS’s next generation of Defense products by supporting new products from concept development through the start of production for manufacturing cost, yield, and schedule execution. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility and capacity meets the program targets, including Yield and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities: Capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Lead and/or supports key operational excellence plans for the site. Develops and maintains capacity model using FlexSim for a mixed-model production environment with frequent product introductions (equipment and labor). Develops and maintains plant layout to support growth and equipment changes. Conducts work measurement studies to establish operational and production standards. Develops and implements operations KPI reporting metrics. Provides input for identification and planning of department goals and budget, development, standardization, and implementation of initiatives intended to improve the quality, cost and delivery performance. Supports productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, standardization and lead time improvement efforts. Digital Transformation support Provides production layout, operations, and planning support for new product introduction Responsible for supporting production activity and making sure business objectives are met. Duties include controlling production plans, identifying risks, reporting to management, preventing shortages and excesses, handling shipments, and maintaining quality standards. Develop schedules that clearly show the flow of work through various departments or workstations. Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Work with Management to plan and manage production tasks. Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to Management. Develop inventory control techniques to avoid shortages and excesses. Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule. Assist Management in controlling production costs while maintaining the quality standards. Review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and schedules. Monitor execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies and support activities. Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations. Plan equipment, material and manpower needs for job order. Coordinate with Management in resolving production planning and control issues. Work with Management to prepare job order documents and give timely approvals. Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications. Communicate production updates to Managers and customers on regular basis. Education and Qualifications: Level III Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management with a technical focus 5 years of relatable experience. LEAN Six Sigma certification and LEAN Six Sigma implementation experience preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including macro development and data mining/manipulation tools for enhanced data value. PC expertise (Office, Capacity Simulation, CostPoint, SAP, Autocad, other databases) Strong analytical and data management skills Must be able to multitask and establish priorities Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance Level IV Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management with a technical focus 8 years of relatable experience. LEAN Six Sigma certification and LEAN Six Sigma implementation experience preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including macro development and data mining/manipulation tools for enhanced data value. PC expertise (Office, Capacity Simulation, CostPoint, SAP, Autocad, other databases) Strong analytical and data management skills Must be able to multitask and establish priorities Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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. 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.

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