Posted:
10/17/2024, 12:33:04 PM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Corinne, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located at Promontory Utah.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Our products are amazing - we build solid rocket motors, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about Space, who is excited to propel their career forward in a big way and who is a strong team player with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.
The right engineer will be passionate about driving business performance while developing their technical and leadership skills. In this position, you will have exposure to and be expected to become a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership.
Our Industrial Engineering team members are trained on and use the Toyota Production System. We spend most of our time on the shop floor, so we can be the first to understand problems and rapidly iterate solutions. We are at the forefront of working with operations and support teams to eliminate waste, improve throughput and reduce cycle times to enable business growth across our portfolio. You must be an ambitious self-starter to succeed in this role.
The successful candidate will apply their technical aptitude to create and maintain a pull system in our Nozzle Value Stream. They will be involved in the development of lean processes supporting the shop floor and functional groups, and they will be a skilled communicator with the ability to speak to all levels of the organization, from Executives to Operators.
This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail, a willingness to support all northern Utah campuses, and a desire to facilitate conversations and continuous improvement events to help solve our most complex operational and process problems. The best candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in simplified terms. The job will give you extensive exposure across the organization, and thus requires a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain productivity in a high-pressure environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Observe, understand and model the Least Waste Way
Positively impact the business by working with other engineering and non-engineering disciplines to eliminate waste and improve processes
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Work collaboratively across disciplines to develop solutions with an emphasis on timeliness and execution
Design and implement processes to improve efficiency and flow throughout the factory and back office
Facilitate continuous improvement events to develop, define and improve processes in PS’ Nozzle Value Stream
Create, publish and analyze production performance metrics
Special studies and projects
Create staffing models based on work content
Facilities and workplace design
Basic Qualifications:
This position can be filled at either a level 01 or level 02.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 01
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university
Strong preference for Industrial Engineer
Basic Qualifications for a Level 02
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university with 2-5 years of industrial engineering experience
Strong preference for Industrial Engineer
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401K
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health and Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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