Manufacturing Analyst / Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Analyst/Principal Manufacturing Analyst located in Sunnyvale, CA.
What you'll get to do:
Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based low volume high complexity mechanical manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including: training, Material Management Accounting System audits, Environmental Health Safety and Fire Prevention self-inspection, and manufacturing audit/assessment support and special processes risk-based audits.
The incumbent will provide training in audits and assessment techniques and facilitate planning, coordination, investigation, and reporting on department assessment requirements. This would also include the management of closing findings and evaluating effectiveness of corrective actions. Collaborate with Quality Mission Excellence during internal and external customers' audits including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) with respect to ISO 9001 Standards, manufacturing process compliance to procedural requirements and contracts. Writes audit reports for all levels of management. Generate monthly, quarterly and yearly assessment reports. Measures audit performance versus historical trends to determine areas for improvement. Improve established audit and assessment processes.
Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan, schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Represents organization as a prime contact for department assessments. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.
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Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Analyst:

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree with 1+ years of experience (Note: an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
  
• 5+ years of experience in audits and assessment techniques and facilitating planning, coordination, investigation, reporting on department assessment requirements and overall Operations Management.
  
• Proficient in MS Office products - Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with and presenting to all levels of the Operation organization from factory hourly personnel to executive leadership team.
  
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship.
  
  This requisition may be filled at either a Manufacturing Analyst or a Principal Manufacturing Analyst level.
  Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Analyst:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 6+ years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience. (Note: an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
    
  • 5+ years of experience in audits and assessment techniques and facilitating planning, coordination, investigation, reporting on department assessment requirements and overall Operations Management.
    
  • Proficient in MS Office products - Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
    
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating with and presenting to all levels of the Operation organization from factory hourly personnel to executive leadership team.
    
  • Ability to obtain Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • 5+ years of experience in Training factory hourly personnel and professionals.
      
    • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.
      
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Training.
      
    • Strong understanding of ERP/SAP MES & MRP Functionality.
      
    • Prior Navy, Submarine and Carrier experience.
      
      Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100
      Salary Range 2: $88,700 - $133,100
      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 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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