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Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer

Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationWayzata, MN, USA
Salary$95800 – $178800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline plus 5 years of relevant experience; Or Master of Science in Engineering discipline plus 3 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience; Or Master of Science in Engineering discipline plus 6 years of relevant experience; Or PhD plus 4 years of experience
  • Ability to guide successful completion of significant projects and provide work direction, mentoring, and coordination of other technical team members
  • Significant experience working and communicating with customers, program management, and engineering management
  • Technical understanding of mechanical/electromechanical systems, manufacturing processes, metal coatings, heat treatments, metal fabrication, and/or standard assembly processes
  • Applies knowledge of engineering and scientific methods, theories and research techniques in the disciplined investigation and solution of technical problems
  • The person filling this position must be able to work with a wide variety of multi-discipline people, in remote settings, interact with them frequently, building strong trusting relationships
  • Self-motivated to start and complete quality work
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite, including MS Project
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineering peers and program management to develop robust specifications for equipment, machinery, buildings, and structures
  • Analyze and design sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts
  • Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
  • Establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures
  • Provide engineering guidance, direction and/or support for the development of new and modification of existing medium and large caliber ammunition manufacturing facilities, equipment
  • Coordinate efforts between internal functional disciplines including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test as required to ensure program execution goals are achieved
  • Provide Engineering approval on proposed design changes from internal and external sources
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering and program proposals
  • Assist in the preparation of and participate in customer meetings and program reviews
  • Travel to vendor and customer locations up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working at a site compliant with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, or equivalent is desirable
  • Familiarity and experience with energetic materials typically found in ammunition preferred
  • Familiarity and experience with the manufacture and/or test of medium caliber ammunition preferred

Benefits

    No information provided on Benefits.