Full-Time

Principal/Sr. Principal Industrial Systems Engineer / Manufacturing Planner

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$102.4k - $199.6kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Halethorpe, MD, USA + 1 more

More locations: Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Requires full-time onsite work at Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Operations Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
  • Has worked in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab in operations or a factory planning organization.
  • Strong skills in problem solving / troubleshooting.
  • Has experience in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP).
  • Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.
  • Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance per business requirements.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in industrial engineering or operations research.
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing lines and / or R&D microelectronics manufacturing.
  • Has worked with Applied Materials APD / Real Time Dispatch (RTD) products.
  • Strong skills in data mining, data analysis and critical thinking to aid in troubleshooting scheduling issues.
  • Understands how factory planners use simulation and advanced analytics tools to perform WIP scheduling in automated fashions.
  • Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.
  • Experience in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Create factory floor models, develop capacity planning models, validate master scheduling and prediction accuracy.
  • Setup and integrate factory planning tools for a manufacturing organization.
  • Utilize capacity models to create wafer start plan for fab loading.
  • Identify shortcomings in capacity models for the factory floor as well as adapting to changing needs in an R&D manufacturing environment.
  • Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on a variety of WIP in a high mix environment.
  • Leverage capacity models to create roadmap for future capital equipment requirements and report to senior management.
  • Evaluate impacts of process changes to capacity models.
  • Build and implement tools to evaluate manufacturing efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Optimize capacity of fab equipment by performing fab wide and tool specific optimization studies.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government and commercial clients. Its products include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by securing long-term contracts with government clients, which ensures a steady revenue stream and allows for significant investment in research and development. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market through continuous innovation and by delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Northrop Grumman's continuous innovation, exemplified by the Jackal missile and M230LF chain gun, positions it as a leader in cutting-edge defense technology.
  • The company's long-term contracts with government clients ensure a steady revenue stream and financial stability.
  • Significant investments in R&D and partnerships, such as the ammunition production line in Lithuania, offer growth opportunities and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive bidding process for government contracts can lead to revenue volatility if Northrop Grumman fails to secure key deals.
  • Dependence on government contracts makes the company vulnerable to changes in defense budgets and political priorities.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman's focus on advanced autonomous systems and AI capabilities, such as the FAAD ABM, sets it apart in the defense sector by enhancing real-time decision-making for warfighters.
  • The company's diversified revenue streams across Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services provide stability and resilience against market fluctuations.
  • Northrop Grumman's strategic partnerships, like the one with Lithuania for ammunition production, expand its global footprint and strengthen international alliances.

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